“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordJune 23, 2011
I have just been advised that we were mistaken in the desire of Ms. Waters to offer the amendment. She didn't want me to offer it in her stead, and that's why she didn't show up. I would just ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment, unless the chairman has an objection. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Sensenbrenner The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 12 printed in part B of House Report 112-111.
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North Carolina
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