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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Thank you, Chairman Harkin, Senator Alexander, and members of the committee for taking the time out of what I know from experience are significantly demanding schedules to devote your time to this critically important issue.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Acknowledging the committee's effort on an important issue.

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