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Diana DeGette: “I am excited about the opportunity to serve in the 112th Congress as the ranking member of this esteemed committee.”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
I am excited about the opportunity to serve in the 112th Congress as the ranking member of this esteemed committee.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette expresses enthusiasm for her role in Congress and the committee's bipartisan effectiveness.

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