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Garret Graves: “I claim the time in opposition, but I don't intend to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the…”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2019
I claim the time in opposition, but I don't intend to oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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Garret Graves
Republican · Louisiana
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Jan 16, 2019

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