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John Conyers: “While my neighbor and friend J.D. Hayworth is on the floor, let me gain his attention for just a moment. I am sorry that…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2006
While my neighbor and friend J.D. Hayworth is on the floor, let me gain his attention for just a moment. I am sorry that you do not want a comprehensive bill. Most people do in the Congress. And I would like you to respond to this inquiry: Were there hearings held on this bill in the Homeland Security Committee?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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