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On the recordMay 16, 2012
We are working our way towards Customs reauthorization bills, so we are here today to understand the nature and the origin of the problems and to look for solutions.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott outlines the purpose of the meeting regarding Customs reauthorization.

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