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On the recordApril 18, 2012
I voted for the legislation that puts sequestration in place. I think, like most of the people who voted yes, I voted for it believing in my heart that we would have the leadership in this city both in the administration and in Congress to come to grips with where the real spending is.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker reflects on his support for sequestration and expected leadership to address spending.

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