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On the recordMay 27, 2010
As a 20-year Army veteran, 5 years of active infantry and Airborne Ranger--I don't wear it on my sleeve--I support Ranking Member McKeon and Chairman Skelton. This is devastating to the warfighters and to the combat infantrymen. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognized the gentleman for a unanimous consent request, but not for debate.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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