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Mark Takano: I have no further speakers. Before I close, I want to offer a word of praise and affection for my good friend Dr.…

On the recordDecember 6, 2016
I have no further speakers. Before I close, I want to offer a word of praise and affection for my good friend Dr. Benishek for his long service to this body and to the committee. I also want to congratulate his intrepidity for saying the word ``intrepidity'' on the floor of the House. I am very pleased to support this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to join me in passing S. 3492. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California
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Dec 6, 2016

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