On the recordApril 7, 2014
As Sam Rayburn used to say--he was a Democratic Speaker here for many years--he said the Republicans are our adversary; the Senate is the enemy.
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congress.govKen Calvert: “As Sam Rayburn used to say--he was a Democratic Speaker here for many years--he said the Republicans are our adversary…”
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Calvert references Rayburn to highlight partisan dynamics between the House and Senate.
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