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On the recordJuly 25, 2012
I wish my friend's characterization of the bill were accurate; but, sadly, I think what this bill does is cripple the ability of the government to protect the American public across a broad swath of policy areas that certainly matter to the average American. I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from New York (Mrs. Maloney).
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia
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Jul 25, 2012

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