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On the recordJune 18, 2012
I want to thank you, Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Enzi, Senator Mikulski, and distinguished Senators that are also here.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Billie Jean King expresses gratitude to the committee members present.

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