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Al Schmidt: “My remarks were not directed at any Member of the House, and I did not intend to suggest that they applied to any…”

On the recordNovember 18, 2005
My remarks were not directed at any Member of the House, and I did not intend to suggest that they applied to any Member, most especially the distinguished gentleman from Pennsylvania. I therefore ask for unanimous consent that my words be withdrawn. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Ohio?
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