Rob Andrews: “If you have that philosophy, shouldn't it, at the very least, have…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2010

If you have that philosophy, shouldn't it, at the very least, have been put up for a vote? Wasn't it wrong for people in the other body to deter that from even coming up for a vote? They have gotten beyond that hump. Too little, too late in many ways, and we have an opportunity today to do our duty, put that issue squarely on the floor. Our colleagues on both sides should vote ``yes'' and let this House have its say and work its will so that we can address the very real needs of 2.5 million of our fellow citizens. I urge Members to vote ``yes.''

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Rob Andrews

Democratic · New Jersey

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Jul 21, 2010

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Speaker Andrews is urging a vote on an important issue affecting 2.5 million citizens.

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Rob Andrews: “If you have that philosophy, shouldn't it, at the very least, have been put up for a vote? Wasn't it wrong for people in…”

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