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Michael Burgess: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2014
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. General Leave
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas
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Jan 9, 2014

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