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On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
Chairman Larson, we have precious few minutes left. I'll make a few comments and then yield to my gentlemen colleagues as we close this Special Order hour. To me, you've identified it well. This country has had, throughout its history, its shining moments. This is our opportunity to invest in America's next shining moment. It will take commitment by the legislators here on the Hill in Washington, and encouraging and inspiring and building a tone that brings us together to think as one as a Nation, generation to generation to generation, region of the country to region of the country, political persuasion to opposite political persuasion, philosophy of difference to the philosophy of another kind, moving together, coming together, understanding this is our defining moment. It's our moment to create our next shining example of America at her best. Representative Sarbanes, thank you for joining us.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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