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Alan Simpson: I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5…

On the recordJuly 10, 2014
I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes.
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Alan Simpson
Wyoming
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Jul 10, 2014

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