I have spent my life, along with other community leaders, working to revitalize our city, to rebuild by building new infrastructure, redevelop waterfront industrial properties, and attract new and innovative businesses.
Tonko reflects on his efforts to revitalize his community after economic disruptions.
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I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).
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