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On the recordMarch 20, 2011
I know I want to join with Congressman Gowdy; we are very sorry that our chairwoman, Virginia Foxx, is not here.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Expresses regret over the absence of Chairwoman Virginia Foxx.

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