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On the recordJuly 26, 2012
I thank the gentleman. Lastly, on a note on which we have great agreement between the majority leader and I, which is not always the case, as people observe, I'm sure: Iran sanctions. Both the majority leader and I, Mr. Speaker, want to see that bill pass before the August break. And I would inquire of the majority leader his view of the status of that issue at this point in time.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 26, 2012

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