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On the recordDecember 11, 2012
It is my hope that we can use today's hearing and the expert witnesses that we have together with us in the hearing to perfect this legislation before its bipartisan consideration here in the House.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett emphasizes the importance of expert input for improving the legislation.

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