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Tom Cole: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Leger…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Leger Fernandez), my very good 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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Sep 19, 2023

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