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On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
When I see a house on fire and I need to get my family out, I don't need to stop and water the plants before I leave.
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Ted Yoho
Republican · Florida

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Yoho emphasizes the urgency of addressing critical issues over less pressing matters.

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