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Lamar Smith: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do not have an opening statement, but I did not want it to go unnoticed that this might be…

On the recordNovember 13, 2012
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do not have an opening statement, but I did not want it to go unnoticed that this might be your last hearing that you chair.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith acknowledges the significance of Quayle's potential last hearing as chairman.

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