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

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Worcester, Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my colleague and friend, 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. General Leave
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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Jan 15, 2014

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