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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-05-01

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Scott H. Peters
Scott H. Peters
DCA-50 · Representative
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On 2025-05-01, Representative Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E376] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. SCOTT H. PETERS of california in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2025 Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 112. ____________________
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