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On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
I don't like the law, I voted against the law, but I know I am going to get calls about how we can help my constituents, and I want to be ready to do that.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus expresses his concerns about the law while wanting to assist constituents.

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