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On the recordMarch 14, 2013
I have to take a moment to correct the gentlelady from North Carolina, my colleague, Dr. Foxx, who quoted, ``The lady doth protest too much,'' saying it was from Canterbury Tales. It is actually from Shakespeare's Hamlet. I'm sure the gentlelady, upon further reflection, will concur. I will add this bill, like Hamlet, is indeed a tragedy. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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Mar 14, 2013

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