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Scott Garrett: I would just conclude by concurring with the gentleman from Georgia on this. Although we are in the minority here, this…

On the recordOctober 2, 2007
I would just conclude by concurring with the gentleman from Georgia on this. Although we are in the minority here, this is not an issue for the minority; this is for half of America. And it doesn't matter whether the Americans watching tonight are Democrat or Republicans. Their voices are being silenced because they cannot have their voices heard through us in the Rules Committee and have their important issues made part of the process.
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Scott Garrett
New Jersey

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Discussing the importance of representing all Americans in the legislative process.

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