David Schweikert: “Wishes and hopes and optimism are not public policy. Be careful what…”

On the recordMarch 6, 2019

Wishes and hopes and optimism are not public policy. Be careful what you are asking for here. There are real- life examples across our country with what this did to our democracy. Understand the damage you are about to do. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Morelle The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 8 printed in part B of House Report 116-16.

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David Schweikert

Republican · Arizona

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Mar 6, 2019

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