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James Oberstar: “The gentleman is an alumnus of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, a refugee who has been taken in by…”

On the recordJune 26, 2008
The gentleman is an alumnus of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, a refugee who has been taken in by the Ways and Means Committee; and he will be most welcomed at further hearings of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee to elaborate on this very thoughtful proposal that he has set forth. We welcome that contribution as we shape the next transportation legislation.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Welcoming a colleague's contributions to upcoming transportation legislation discussions.

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