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On the recordAugust 1, 2014
We would like to work on that. As I said, no option has been given to us for that. Secondly, you are not following regular order on the legislation. What is needed now are resources. And the reason the Senate didn't act is because no Member of your party would support action. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Garcia).
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Aug 1, 2014

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