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Bill Lee: “I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. Watson Coleman) for that very powerful statement and also for reminding us…”

On the recordMay 18, 2017
I thank the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. Watson Coleman) for that very powerful statement and also for reminding us that this should not be a partisan issue. With that, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), who has been very diligent in his effort to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
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May 18, 2017

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