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On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
So to me, Mr. Chairman, this is pretty persuasive case, and I think the committee should be looking at something like this.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson supports transferring Arlington Cemetery management to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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