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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
These regulations should be looked at by this House if they are available to be looked at. Of course, some of these may be long since on the books before we had this tool to examine regulations as they come out. But still, it is good for you as the Representative of your folks in your district to come up and speak for the people because that's our job.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of reviewing regulations and representing constituents.

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