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Ed Markey: “I rise to claim the time in the minority. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I rise to claim the time in the minority. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Feb 15, 2012

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