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Melvin Watt: “I was rising to claim time in opposition because I am opposed. But if the gentleman is going to yield me time. Mr.…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2011
I was rising to claim time in opposition because I am opposed. But if the gentleman is going to yield me time. Mr. McHENRY. I'd be happy to let my colleague-- The Acting CHAIR. As a true opponent on his feet, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Watt) is recognized for 5 minutes in lieu of the other gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry).
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina
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Nov 3, 2011

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