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On the recordJune 2, 2009
Mr. Secretary, thank you very much. You have been very generous with your time and input and I'm sure that we will be dealing with your people and others as we move ahead on this appropriations process.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses gratitude for the Secretary's contributions.

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