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On the recordJuly 26, 2012
I thank the gentleman for his comment. As I interpret that, Mr. Speaker, pass the House bill or no bill. Pass the House bill that had 23 Republicans voting against it. Pass the House bill, and reject a Senate bill that has 68 United States Senators, a large number.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 26, 2012

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