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On the recordMay 17, 2012
I want to thank Representative McGovern for his leadership on this issue, commend Ranking Member Adam Smith of the Armed Services Committee for his work on this amendment, and I congratulate Mr. Jones for his courage and for his vision. While you may disagree, you ought not to shut down alternative opinions. {time} 1330
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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