On the recordMarch 7, 2012
It has been a very good hearing, and I thank the members for coming and paying such close attention to this important budget.
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congress.govIt has been a very good hearing, and I thank the members for coming and paying such close attention to this important budget.
Landrieu expresses gratitude for the attention given to the budget during the hearing.
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