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Henry Bonilla: “I will be very brief. The gentleman is sincere in his effort in bringing this amendment forward year after year after…”

On the recordMay 23, 2006
I will be very brief. The gentleman is sincere in his effort in bringing this amendment forward year after year after year, and the majority of House opposes it year after year after year; and once again we oppose it today. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Hefley). The question was taken; and the Chairman announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Henry Bonilla
Texas
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