While some in this town might be interested in theatrics, House Republicans took action. We passed a bill to address the problem. It is time for my friends on the other side to start doing their job. Call the Senate back in to take up the bill. If they don't like it, they can amend it. That is part of the legislative process. Let's get our jobs done. We have done ours. They need to do theirs. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
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