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John Rice Carter: I am very proud to have the help of the Democrats on the other side of the aisle in continuing this debate because I…

On the recordJune 13, 2007
I am very proud to have the help of the Democrats on the other side of the aisle in continuing this debate because I think it is important that we hear from all sides. In fact, that is what this is all about. We keep talking about us, but I think that the Democratic Representatives on the other side of the aisle individually have the same right to see and debate these earmarks as the people on the Republican side of the aisle. I am not arguing this point only for Republicans. I believe that the individual Members who are elected by the people in their district to make sure they are on top of spending have the same right.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

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Discussing the importance of bipartisan debate on earmarks.

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