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Tom Cole: “Reclaiming my time, we'll have an opportunity in the sense of the previous question. We'll see how the majority shakes…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2013
Reclaiming my time, we'll have an opportunity in the sense of the previous question. We'll see how the majority shakes out on that issue. I'm sure my friends will regard that as effectively a vote on their proposal. With that, I reserve the balance of my time, Mr. Speaker. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, can I inquire of the gentleman whether he has any additional requests for speakers?
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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Mar 6, 2013

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