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On the recordSeptember 20, 2017
You know, I could maybe give you 10 reasons why this bill shouldn't be considered. But Republicans campaigned on this so often that you have a responsibility to carry out what you said in the campaign. That's pretty much as much of reason as the substance of the bill.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley emphasizes the importance of fulfilling campaign promises despite concerns about the bill.

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