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Rob Portman: “I appreciate the comments of my colleague from Nebraska, and our hearts go out to those victims of the hurricane now in…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2017
I appreciate the comments of my colleague from Nebraska, and our hearts go out to those victims of the hurricane now in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, following the terrible devastation in Texas and Florida. These are American citizens who deserve our assistance and urgent help. I am glad to hear there is now more support mobilizing on the island. I would like to associate myself with the comments of those who talk about the need to move quickly to save lives.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Sep 28, 2017

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