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On the recordMay 8, 2012
I strongly support both of these bills. You know, obviously they are subject to tweaking and being improved, but I think the concept in both bills is noble and I hope that the subcommittee moves them, the full committee moves them, and that we can work with our friends in the Senate and on the House floor to get these to the President's desk.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton expresses strong support for two bills, emphasizing their positive potential.

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