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Virginia Foxx: The good Lord gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. If our colleagues would listen, they would hear us say we…

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
The good Lord gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. If our colleagues would listen, they would hear us say we don't want to do away with these programs. We want to save them. Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 4840.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina
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govinfo.gov
Mar 19, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is urging support for the passage of H.R. 4840 and emphasizing the importance of listening to concerns about programs.

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