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Ed Markey: I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.

On the recordSeptember 20, 2012
I rise to claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Sep 20, 2012

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