But this is important legislation. The OPEC countries are about to meet. They are following this vote. The message must be sent clearly that Congress stands firm behind a policy that says that this must be taken with all due seriousness, despite the fact that there has been no one at the helm on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. So I would urge my colleagues to support both the rule and the underlying legislation.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “But this is important legislation. The OPEC countries are about to meet. They are following this vote. The message must…”
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Discussing the importance of legislation related to OPEC during a House floor debate.
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