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Joe Wilson: “Ladies and gentlemen, I call this hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee to order.”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, I call this hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee to order.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Joe Wilson opens the hearing on the fiscal year 2016 budget request for IT programs.

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