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Peter Roskam: “I think the Speaker in the last campaign was using the type of campaign rhetoric that is now unfortunately coming home…”

On the recordMay 21, 2008
I think the Speaker in the last campaign was using the type of campaign rhetoric that is now unfortunately coming home to roost. I am deeply disappointed that the Rules Committee didn't see fit to let a commonsense idea that helps the suburban municipalities that I represent cope with outrageous gas prices.
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Peter Roskam
Republican · Illinois

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Discussing campaign rhetoric and its impact on suburban municipalities during a debate.

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