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On the recordJune 8, 2014
As I said, you are a key player in these negotiations as they go forward, and we look forward to working very closely with you to drafting a bipartisan, effective JJDPA reauthorization that can move smoothly through the Senate.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse acknowledges Mr. Listenbee's important role in JJDPA negotiations.

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