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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I want them to understand they have a mission that is bigger than they are.

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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Apr 1, 2014

They understand. We all understand that we have to refill that well of credibility because of recent events and mistakes.

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Andy Barr
@andybarr· Republican · KY· Apr 1, 2014

Absolutely. I totally agree. You are absolutely right. I would commend the gentleman for being one of those leaders in our country who is standing up for the working people of this country. I would just note the president of the Teamsters…

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Andy Barr
@andybarr· Republican · KY· Apr 1, 2014

Absolutely. This is commonsense reform. Again, I commend Congressman Young and other colleagues who have sponsored the Save American Workers Act. This is a simple piece of legislation. It would simply repeal the 30-hour definition of…

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Andy Barr
@andybarr· Republican · KY· Apr 1, 2014

I thank my friend, the gentleman from Indiana, Congressman Young, for his leadership on this very important issue. Mr. Speaker, it is an important issue because ObamaCare is hurting American families. It is hurting American employers. It…

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Andy Barr
@andybarr· Republican · KY· Apr 1, 2014

I thank the gentleman. I would like to note a point that the President made in his State of the Union address and, really, why Congressman Young's bill should be a point of agreement for all of us--for the President, for Members of the…

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

I have been tremendously impressed with all of your testimonies for a number of reasons.

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

This bipartisan effort drew on research and economic status documenting that investing in our youngest citizens yields high returns.

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, let me just thank you on assembling one of the most outstanding panels I think that I have heard testify on this matter.

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

Are you aware that the Federal Government, based upon your research, has been very instrumental in making these programs work, and work effectively?

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

Supporting young children and families is critical to preventing harm and strengthening children.

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Danny Davis
@dannydavis· Democratic · IL· Apr 1, 2014

I guess the reason I indicated--I said that for all of my life I have been associated--I have lived in low-income communities all of my life, growing up, and, of course, even today.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I am very appreciative, and I thank you so very much for focusing on racism, discrimination, disparate impact, and intentional discrimination.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I am not interested in scoring any political points on an issue as important as discrimination and retaliation.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I want nothing but swift justice for Ms. Martin, and I want to thank her for her service to our government and to our country as a member of our Nation's military.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I like your leadership on racism and discrimination.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

What we heard today about racism and about the way that employees are being treated is a story that I have been trying to tell.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Apr 1, 2014

I know that Members on the opposite side of the aisle have dismissed this as a legal theory.

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