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James A. Lewis: “I want to thank the gentlelady for yielding.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
I want to thank the gentlelady for yielding.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Lewis expresses gratitude for being given the floor to speak.

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