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Alan Simpson: “If the gentlewoman is willing to withdraw the amendment, we will work together to see if we can solve this. Mr.…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2017
If the gentlewoman is willing to withdraw the amendment, we will work together to see if we can solve this. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's willingness to work with me on this important issue and also Representative Kaptur for her support. Our Nation can't afford to lose its critical production capability. We should not allow American workers to be left behind, so I look forward to working with the gentleman and the gentlewoman. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time, and I withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The amendment is withdrawn. amendment no. 61 offered by mr. burgess The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 61 printed in House Report 115-259.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming
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Jul 26, 2017

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