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On the recordApril 9, 2019
I thank Congresswoman Stevens, and it is so great to go after Congresswoman Wild. The first thing I want to say is what a great time I am having with you all, how much I am learning from you, how much fun we are having working on things together. Congresswoman Wild and I are particularly concerned that any new replacement for NAFTA really protects the working people of our country, really protects our environment, and does not subject people to outrageously high prices for prescription drugs. As I look about me and see the other Members here, I see others whom I am working with on different things, and I think that is the great thing about this new freshman class. I am really so proud to be a part of this freshman class of the 116th Congress, and I feel like we have really had an outstanding first 100 days fighting for the people. Right out of the gate, we are delivering on our promises to pass bold, transformative legislation and conduct essential oversight that the Constitution demands of us. Voting on final passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, was certainly one of my proudest days. My Transparency and Corporate Political Spending Act is in the final version of the bill, and it will increase transparency for big corporations that dump dark money into our elections.…
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan
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Apr 9, 2019

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