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Dean Phillips: “For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, my argument is very simple: We cannot and we must not allow terrorists to…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2023
For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, my argument is very simple: We cannot and we must not allow terrorists to obtain assets that could help them perpetuate attacks against their government, against civilians, or against Americans. I strongly oppose H.J. Res. 71, and I urge all my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Dean Phillips
Democratic · Minnesota
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Jul 18, 2023

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