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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
Well, thank you very much. I am tempted to commend the Chairman and the Ranking Member for the best statements they have ever given.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed humorously praises the Chairman and Ranking Member's statements.

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