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James Comer: I feel compelled to respond. These resolutions have been called paternalistic. However, the last time Congress passed a…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
I feel compelled to respond. These resolutions have been called paternalistic. However, the last time Congress passed a joint resolution of disapproval was all the way back in 1990, my senior year in high school--I am 50 years old, Mr. Speaker--over 30 years ago. Congress does not act upon D.C. legislation unless it is absolutely necessary, and that is what we are faced with today. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler).
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky
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Feb 9, 2023

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