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Jamie Raskin: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Lesko), pending…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Lesko), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. {time} 1330 General Leave
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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Feb 26, 2019

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