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Virginia Foxx: I will say once again that I believe this is unnecessary, and I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. I yield back…

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
I will say once again that I believe this is unnecessary, and I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina
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Feb 28, 2012

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