John W. Olver: “Very briefly, I would just like to congratulate the gentleman from…”

On the recordJune 27, 2012

Very briefly, I would just like to congratulate the gentleman from Ohio for being watchful of this sort of thing. This is the sort of thing that, it seems to me, ought to be really very logical. And I have supported it in the past, as he has already referenced. So I'm happy to see that it's working in your community. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Turner). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Garrett

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John W. Olver

Massachusetts

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Jun 27, 2012

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