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On the recordNovember 19, 2019
I want to take a moment to congratulate my colleague from Oregon and a distinguished member of the Foreign Relations Committee who has worked on this issue, alongside of Senator Cornyn, with great skill in a way that allowed the legislation we just passed to take place, which he strongly supports, and to make his legislation, along with Senator Cornyn, a reality shortly. He has been very adept about it and very constructive. It is going to be a great moment when we send a message that U.S. weaponry isn't going to be part of the oppression in Hong Kong. I salute him, and I join him in his effort. Additional Cosponsor Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to be included as an original cosponsor of the legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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