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On the recordSeptember 6, 2017
I am reiterating my earlier announcement that all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only, and I will not yield for any other purpose. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oklahoma does not yield; therefore, the unanimous consent request cannot be entertained. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez) for the purpose of a unanimous consent request.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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Sep 6, 2017

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