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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I tried to craft my discussion in the form of an emergency. The loss of thousands upon thousands of students' access to education, I consider that an emergency. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will suspend. Will the gentlewoman speak to the point of order.

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