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G. K. Butterfield: “It is true that we did make a valiant effort yesterday to try to reach some common ground on this amendment, and…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2015
It is true that we did make a valiant effort yesterday to try to reach some common ground on this amendment, and regrettably, we were not able to get there. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for his courtesy and his willingness to have the conversation, and hopefully, we can continue to try to legislate in a way that will protect vulnerable communities from this type of activity. Mr. Chairman, at this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina
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Jul 22, 2015

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