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On the recordJuly 10, 2019
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 696, line 8, strike ``Secretary of Defense'' and insert ``Director of National Intelligence''. Page 697, line 4, strike ``Secretary'' and insert ``Director''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 476, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Washington.
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