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Patrick Leahy: “I just want to thank you, Mr. Secretary. I know the final spending package for fiscal year 2022 saw a responsible, and I…”

On the recordApril 27, 2022
I just want to thank you, Mr. Secretary. I know the final spending package for fiscal year 2022 saw a responsible, and I believe very transparent, return to congressionally directed spending.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses gratitude for the spending package's transparency and bipartisan support.

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