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On the recordMarch 25, 2009
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for your courtesy. I am a member of the full committee, but not of this subcommittee, and I appreciate the opportunity to ask questions today.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Editor's note · Context

Norton expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak despite not being on the subcommittee.

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