“Saying national security isn’t your thing is like applying to be a lifeguard and saying water isn’t your thing.”

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On the recordJuly 17, 2017
I have been interested in this for a long time. I was a supporter and helped with the JOBS Act, and I think it has done some pretty good things.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
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congress.gov

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Himes reflects on his support for the JOBS Act and its positive impacts.

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