[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2017

  Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I was absent in the House chamber for roll 
call votes 89, 90 and 91 on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. At the time, 
and at the request of the President, I was attending the swearing-in 
ceremony of VA Secretary Shulkin. Had I been present, I would have 
voted Nay on roll call votes 89, 90 and 91.

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