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On the recordJune 15, 2016
I would just say, again, the politics on this amendment is really on the other side. We have seen the military support this. This is an effort started by President George Bush to improve our security and cost containment. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support removing this restriction by voting for this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Peters). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
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Jun 15, 2016

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