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On the recordSeptember 30, 2013
I thank the gentlelady. We have a chance in a couple of minutes to make that happen. If the Members vote ``no'' on the question that is about to come up, it will have the practical effect of getting rid of this proposal and putting on the House floor the Senate bill that could pass and end the government shutdown. Let's vote on the compromise. Let's give everyone here the chance to let the people work their will and end this ridiculous government shutdown that looms over the country.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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