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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
I agree. I understand the funding need as well, but I just want to point out for the record, Mr. Chairman, the Senate actually got that passed last year and we were very close in the House.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole acknowledges the Senate's progress on health care reauthorization and the House's near success.

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