On the recordJanuary 12, 2017
I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), another valuable member of the Agriculture Committee.
I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), another valuable member of the Agriculture Committee.
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