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Barbara Mikulski: “I really must express my very keen disappointment that we were not allowed at least another hour or two to finish. I…”

On the recordNovember 12, 2003
I really must express my very keen disappointment that we were not allowed at least another hour or two to finish. I know the other side has the issues they want to raise on Federal judgeships, but this bill stands up for what America stands for--veterans, empowerment of communities, and housing. And for 2 hours, in a show of respect to them, we could finish this bill.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Expressing disappointment over time constraints on a bill related to veterans and community empowerment.

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