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Virginia Foxx: I don't know about my colleagues across the aisle, it's not a paid vacation for me. I go home and spend time with my…

On the recordJune 26, 2012
I don't know about my colleagues across the aisle, it's not a paid vacation for me. I go home and spend time with my constituents and hear from them what's of concern. Maybe they're on vacation, but I know the people on our side of the aisle are not on vacation. They're working hard for the American people, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire of the gentlelady how many more speakers she has on her side?
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina
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Jun 26, 2012

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