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Kendrick Meek: “So I think it's important, Mr. Speaker, for us to note that that's the case. And, Mr. Ryan, I am going to kick it back…”

On the recordDecember 18, 2007
So I think it's important, Mr. Speaker, for us to note that that's the case. And, Mr. Ryan, I am going to kick it back to you and Mr. Murphy was very kind because it was his turn, but I am going to tell you Mr. Thomas ran the Ways and Means Committee, Mr. Altmire, and meanwhile had something named after him. And for Members on the minority side to come to the floor and talk about present Members that are bringing home the resources on behalf of their constituents, I can see if one did not put in a request.
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Kendrick Meek
Florida

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Discussing the contributions of current Members of Congress in securing resources for their constituents.

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