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Mike Thompson: “I too want to express appreciation to everyone in the Sportsmen's Caucus who came out, put aside the partisan battles…”

On the recordMay 20, 2004
I too want to express appreciation to everyone in the Sportsmen's Caucus who came out, put aside the partisan battles and entered into some good fun and sportsmanship in advance of the shooting sports and to congratulate everyone who participated. This year we had a record turnout, 13 Democrats, 13 Republicans. Most important, a whole group of new Members who came out had never participated in the event in the past. Next year, I would only ask that you not spray the Democrats' targets with the bulletproof spray paint so we have at least a chance.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California
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Acknowledging participation in a bipartisan shooting sports event.

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