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Steve Buyer: It is disappointing that the objection was so loud and clear. I do remember coming here in the minority, and at the time…

On the recordAugust 1, 2007
It is disappointing that the objection was so loud and clear. I do remember coming here in the minority, and at the time it was referred to as the Imperial Congress. It has not taken you very long to get back to where you were. That is disappointing. When I look at what is happening, you have the votes, you have the majority. When I think about what just happened to the Commerce Committee, I have such great respect for John Dingell.
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Steve Buyer
Indiana

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Expressing disappointment over the current state of Congress and its leadership.

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