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Bennie Thompson: “In order to speak on this amendment, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Mississippi…”

On the recordMay 12, 2005
In order to speak on this amendment, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson) is recognized for 10 minutes.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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