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On the recordOctober 25, 2011
But I have to say, Mr. Chairman, I am tired of the Republican rhetoric that says Congress and the government in general can't do anything.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman criticizes Republican pessimism about Congress's ability to effect change.

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