Mike Thompson: “So, taken together, these provisions will improve the transparency and…”

On the recordApril 17, 2013

So, taken together, these provisions will improve the transparency and the accountability of this bill. However, notwithstanding these important changes, the bill is not perfect. Given the significance of this threat and the commitment of everyone to continue to work together, I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bill and to move it out of the House. Let's get the thing to conference. Let's get the best bill possible, get it signed into law, and work together to protect the American people.

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Mike Thompson

Democratic · California

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Apr 17, 2013

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