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Pete Sessions: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman and my friend from New York (Ms.…”

On the recordSeptember 10, 2015
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman and my friend from New York (Ms. Slaughter), 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. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Texas delegation, I want to say to the Speaker pro tempore, ``Happy birthday.'' We were celebrating your birthday at the Texas lunch. We are sorry you were unable to attend. General Leave
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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Sep 10, 2015

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