“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJanuary 31, 2023
our job is to make sure that the American people are represented and we keep this government accountable.
Said by
Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Stansbury emphasizes the committee's responsibility to represent and hold the government accountable.

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