10/24/2011
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"Seeing this bill signed into law is a personal priority and I am hopeful that this hearing signals that I am one step closer to achieving that goal on behalf of World War II Merchant Mariners."
"Passing this bill is the right thing to do and now is the right time to do it."
"And you do realize that unless sequestration is reversed or repealed, this is a 10-year proposition? It is not a 1-year deal."
"Putting veterans back to work is a key priority for Senate Leadership during the 113th Congress."