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Steny Hoyer: “I thank the gentleman for that offer. I hope his feelings are not hurt when his crabs are left on the table. I yield…”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2016
I thank the gentleman for that offer. I hope his feelings are not hurt when his crabs are left on the table. I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
Source
govinfo.gov
Jan 8, 2016

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