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Frank Pallone Jr.: We need to start listening to our people who sent us to Congress. They don't want the government shut down.

On the recordOctober 23, 2013
We need to start listening to our people who sent us to Congress. They don't want the government shut down.
Said by
Frank Pallone Jr.
New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone emphasizes the need to heed constituents' desires against government shutdown.

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