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On the recordJune 20, 2018
Before I close, I want to, in a most sincere and humble way, thank Chairman Walden for his outstanding leadership on this matter, and for his breadth of understanding of the difficulties that my constituents have as a result of the omission from treatments for crack cocaine and other similar addictions. I do understand the ranking member on the full committee's problems and concerns. I do understand, and I accept it. But, Mr. Chairman, we have to go forward on this particular amendment and on final passage. Mr. Chairman, I thank Congressman Walden, and all of the staffs, for working with my staff on this critically important issue. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Kildee The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 2 printed in part D of House Report 115-766.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois
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Jun 20, 2018

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