“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
the majority held hostage the payroll tax cut extension... to attach a rider that attempted to force President Obama to come out in favor of Keystone XL.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois
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Rush describes the majority's tactics to pressure Obama regarding Keystone XL.

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