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On the recordApril 24, 2012
Let me tell you what our motivation is. And I think I speak for most Members. My grandfather was a railroad engineer, and that was part of his identity. That is what he did. My dad was a contractor. My other grandfather was a farmer. That is really our concern. It is about jobs. And the jobs just aren't there today.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Bachus emphasizes the importance of jobs and the motivation behind legislative efforts.

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