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Donald Manzullo: “You accused the Republicans of being a do-nothing Congress. The last 3 days Members of Congress have been here with all…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2007
You accused the Republicans of being a do-nothing Congress. The last 3 days Members of Congress have been here with all the lights burning. That costs more money. We got out yesterday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon for six suspension votes, which if the Republicans were in control, we could have done in 3 hours. It took you 3 days. And you know what, Mr. Chairman? I have heard complaints coming even from the Democratic side that they cannot understand what this calendar is all about because they can't see their children, they can't get back home to be with their constituents, and they wonder why they are here in the city of Washington debating for the last 3 days what could have taken place in 2 hours.
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Donald Manzullo
Illinois

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Criticizing the efficiency of Congress during a debate on legislative scheduling.

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