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Tom Cole: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern)…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2018
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. {time} 1645 General Leave
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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Dec 20, 2018

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