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On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I am conflicted because I am in between Homeland Security, but this is very important to me.
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Robert Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Sheila Jackson Lee expresses gratitude for the hearing and highlights its importance despite her other commitments.

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