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Richard B. Nugent: I am speaking to some of the comments that were made, particularly as it relates to football. We talked about a field…

On the recordDecember 4, 2013
I am speaking to some of the comments that were made, particularly as it relates to football. We talked about a field goal and 3 points, but here is the position that the majority has taken in the House as it relates to immigration. It is about first downs. It is about moving the ball forward in measured steps, about getting it right the first time, not going through what we have gone through with these huge bills.
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Richard B. Nugent
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Dec 4, 2013

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