[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, due to business in my district, I was unable 
to vote during Rollcall Vote 423. Had I been present I would have voted 
Yes.

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