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Al Green: “The mandate has been given by the Speaker. But it is up to us to have the will to follow through.”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
The mandate has been given by the Speaker. But it is up to us to have the will to follow through.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Emphasizing the need for Congressional action on Puerto Rico's issues.

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