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John Shadegg: “All I know is we have been here so far almost 1 rac{1}{2} ext{ months and we have been allowed, in 1 rac{1}{2} ext{…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2007
All I know is we have been here so far almost 1 rac{1}{2} ext{ months and we have been allowed, in 1 rac{1}{2} ext{ months, one amendment. And it seems to me that you are frustrated with this debate and you want us to be discussing more important issues. It seems to me we ought to be discussing issues like the importance of the war against global terror.
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John Shadegg
Arizona

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Addressing the limited amendments allowed during a legislative session.

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