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Maxine Waters: “I would simply like to say that I think that the processes that we are examining have unintended consequences that we…”

On the recordJune 12, 2019
I would simply like to say that I think that the processes that we are examining have unintended consequences that we think we can straighten out. I thank Congresswoman DeLauro for her support in taking a look at this issue. We will be working together. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time, and I withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. Amendment No. 11 Offered by Mr. Smith of New Jersey The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 11 printed in part B of House Report 116-109.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Jun 12, 2019

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