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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
I apologize that I have to leave to preside over the Senate. I am going to turn the questioning to Senator Markey for his final round and once again thank all the members of the panel for your cooperation and your information and testimony.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal thanks the panel and hands over questioning to Markey before leaving.

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