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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
We now suffer from benign neglect in the Congress of the United States of America. We neglect the most important responsibilities that we have, and we suffer because of that.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson criticizes Congress for neglecting its responsibilities.

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