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Michael Bennet: Your willingness to hold this hearing in Colorado--it is very unusual not to have it in Washington--is a real…

On the recordApril 23, 2015
Your willingness to hold this hearing in Colorado--it is very unusual not to have it in Washington--is a real demonstration and testament to your seriousness, and it honors Colorado's veterans and the veterans of the Rocky Mountain West.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Appreciating the committee's decision to hold the hearing in Colorado.

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