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Joe Courtney: “In summary, we have heard again a very broad-based bipartisan chorus of voices in support of this legislation. Again…”

On the recordMay 23, 2017
In summary, we have heard again a very broad-based bipartisan chorus of voices in support of this legislation. Again, like in committee, hopefully, all of us will stand together to support this really important update to making sure that families get all the help, and law enforcement get all the help, that they need to eliminate the scourge of this problem. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut
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May 23, 2017

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