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On the recordOctober 3, 2017
I again want to thank Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel, and mi hermana from Florida, my sister, Ileana Ros- Lehtinen, for their work on this bipartisan measure and for their commitment to democracy in the Western Hemisphere. They have skillfully crafted the NICA Act to hold President Ortega accountable, while ensuring that the Nicaraguan people do not suffer. I am glad that we are advancing this measure, and I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Albio Sires
Democratic · New Jersey

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