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On the recordMay 12, 2011
I hate to go off topic here for a moment because our opportunity to talk--as much as I cherish the opportunities, we don't get to talk that often.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to discuss energy policy.

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