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Charles Rangel: I would not put the valuable reputation of the gentlewoman from Connecticut on the line for that statement because our…

On the recordDecember 6, 2001
I would not put the valuable reputation of the gentlewoman from Connecticut on the line for that statement because our side is convinced that Customs did not ask for it and do not support it. The gentlewoman knows how much I respect her.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Discussing a statement related to Customs during a House debate.

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