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On the recordMay 12, 2015
So, out of no discourtesy to you, but out of respect for the Committee jurisdiction, I told the Armed Services Committee that we would maintain our jurisdiction and your bill will come up at the same time Senator Ayotte's bill comes up in June.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson explains maintaining jurisdiction over a veterans' bill.

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