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On the recordJuly 13, 2022
I have great respect for my dear colleague and friend. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. I understand the rules of the State and the people. But he and I have a difference of opinion about which committee should have jurisdiction. I sit on the Financial Services Committee. HUD has jurisdiction. He sits on Transportation. He wants jurisdiction. He is not going to get it. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas
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Jul 13, 2022

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