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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “First of all, I want to acknowledge the presence of Chairman Graves' lovely daughter, because it is always nice as a…”

On the recordJune 9, 2016
First of all, I want to acknowledge the presence of Chairman Graves' lovely daughter, because it is always nice as a parent to have your children with you while you are doing your work. So welcome to the House of Representatives. I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), our ranking member of the full Appropriations Committee.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida
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Jun 9, 2016

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