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On the recordApril 14, 2011
Only because H.R. 1 set such a low bar could this CR be looked at as a significant improvement. While far from perfect, we need to bring the fiscal year 2011 to a conclusion and provide agencies with some certainty and stability so they can go about conducting the people's business. Members will have to decide for themselves whether elements that disappoint them outweigh the good in this bill, but this may not be the time to let the perfect be the enemy of the good, Madam Speaker.
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Jerry Moran
Republican · Kansas

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