“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 15, 2009
I hate to be stalled by someone who is using a law to, just for that purpose.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California
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Editor's note · Context

McClintock expresses frustration over misuse of laws to delay action.

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