I am happy my friend did that. We call ourselves representatives. What we are supposed to do is represent the hopes and the dreams and the needs of the people. We have a bill that comes to the floor that is a cap bill. We understand that. But my goodness, we know there are surpluses coming. If we can't do more to meet this need, and get that 60 votes for the Senator in this amendment, I think we are failing our children. I thank my friend for his leadership.
Barbara Boxer: “I am happy my friend did that. We call ourselves representatives. What we are supposed to do is represent the hopes and…”
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Discussing the importance of representing the needs of the people in relation to a cap bill.
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