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Yvette Clarke: I thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank Congressman Engel for extending the invitation to sit in and to listen.

On the recordOctober 8, 2013
I thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank Congressman Engel for extending the invitation to sit in and to listen.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Yvette Clarke expresses gratitude to Congressman Engel for the opportunity to participate in the discussion.

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