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John Shimkus: “If the gentleman would yield. And to the members of the panel, you better take the questions seriously because he is…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
If the gentleman would yield. And to the members of the panel, you better take the questions seriously because he is asking a question why didn't you comply with the law?
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of compliance with the law in response to McKinley's question.

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