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On the recordMay 19, 2015
That is the only reason we passed sequester, and nobody intended sequester to go into effect. It was always a backup. Because we have failed to come to an agreement on a fiscally responsible, sustainable path, we have repaired to this ill-conceived, unrealistic concept of sequester. This 1 percent across the board is exactly that. It puts intellect on hold and judgment on hold. That is not why the American people sent us here. Reject this amendment. Respect this institution, and respect our responsibility to the American people.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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