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On the recordDecember 1, 2016
I just want to say a few things before yielding to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady). We have heard a lot of accusations against certain businesses, et cetera, and institutions, and the Republicans have selectively and repeatedly released documents and letters, including a so-called criminal referral to the New Mexico attorney general, to the press before sending them or sharing them with Democrats. This is clearly a political move. They have also manufactured their own misleading so-called exhibits and withheld documents and information from Democrats in violation of the House rules. They have abused their power throughout the whole time and should now not be allowed to continue to get any more money for this panel. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question. If we defeat the previous question, I would offer an amendment to the resolution that would abolish the select panel instead of funding it. Let's be done with this once and for all. Madam Speaker, I yield the remainder of my time to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady).
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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