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On the recordSeptember 12, 2017
I claim the time in opposition, although I do not object to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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govinfo.gov
Sep 12, 2017

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