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On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
To take this through regular order at this time would mean that we would call on witnesses who have long since gone to glory. It would mean that many of those who live today would not live to see the day that the justice would be served that they richly deserve. So I make an appeal on behalf of the those who have earned this compassion, they risked their lives for their country, and many of them died. This is our final opportunity for many of them, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 667, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Green). The amendment was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mr. Cicilline The SPEAKER pro tempore. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 10 printed in part C of House Report 117-125.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas
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Sep 21, 2021

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