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Tim Walberg: And I think the people spoke in November. I think that speech they gave to us, my good friend, is that we must take this…

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
And I think the people spoke in November. I think that speech they gave to us, my good friend, is that we must take this opportunity. This is our point in time. This is our date with destiny, as it were. If we back off from tackling the big things, we will not only lose there, but all of those little special things will be taken away as well.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan
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govinfo.gov
Mar 2, 2011

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Speaker Walberg emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment to address significant issues.

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