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On the recordSeptember 21, 2012
I thank the gentlelady for her comments, and I yield to my friend, Suzanne Bonamici, who was such an effective State legislator. She was overwhelmingly elected in a special election. And every day since that election, she has been working hard on behalf of hardworking men and women not only in Oregon, but throughout this country. And I know that she's disappointed that we're walking away from our responsibilities. I yield to my friend.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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