But we have to put them out publicly to send a signal to the White House of our displeasure.
Betty McCollum: “But we have to put them out publicly to send a signal to the White House of our displeasure.”
On the recordMay 23, 2017
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McCollum emphasizes the need to publicly express dissatisfaction with the budget to the White House.
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