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Summer Lee: I want to thank the witnesses, but I want to thank the Chairman. I think we have gained a lot of knowledge.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
I want to thank the witnesses, but I want to thank the Chairman. I think we have gained a lot of knowledge.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Acknowledging the importance of the hearings and the knowledge gained.

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