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John Rutherford: However, making compromises and trading ideas would do us a whole lot of good right now, but that requires…

On the recordJanuary 17, 2019
However, making compromises and trading ideas would do us a whole lot of good right now, but that requires reasonableness. It is time to come together on behalf of the American people and stop this political bickering that is befalling this conversation. Our country is in desperate need of border security, but we aren't even talking about that now. We are not talking about the humanitarian crisis. Mr. Speaker, we can do better. I ask the Speaker to come to the table, find a compromise, and let's get back to the work of the American people.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida
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Jan 17, 2019

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