[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1870]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I was participating in a 
Congressional Delegation trip to South Africa to honor the life and 
legacy of President Nelson Mandela and missed the following votes:
  1. H.R. 3521--The Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical 
Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013, as amended. Had I been 
present, I would have voted ``yes'' on this bill.
  2. H.R. 1402--VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013, as 
amended. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on this bill.

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