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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I certainly had not intended to make an opening statement because Mr. Rahall is shortly here... I want to say, Mr.…

On the recordJanuary 13, 2014
I certainly had not intended to make an opening statement because Mr. Rahall is shortly here... I want to say, Mr. Chairman, how encouraged I am by your opening statement.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton expresses encouragement regarding Duncan's leadership and the upcoming surface transportation bill.

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