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On the recordSeptember 22, 2020
This is, in all likelihood, my last committee hearing as well. It has been an extraordinary honor and pleasure and privilege for me to join all of you on the best committee in Congress.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kennedy reflects on his experience in Congress during his likely final committee hearing.

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