The minority party that is attempting to put a gag rule on the will of the American people. The American people want the unfunded mandates legislation brought to the floor today. But what is the minority party trying to do? Adjourn the House so that legislation cannot come to the floor of this august body. Since election day, it is the game the minority party has tried to play. They did not understand what happened on election day. The contract will continue to move ahead. And one other point, the distinguished gentlewoman brought up the point of the ethics committee. We are waiting on the minority leader to move that body forward, not the Speaker or the majority.
L. Paxon: “The minority party that is attempting to put a gag rule on the will of the American people. The American people want the…”
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Addressing the minority party's actions regarding unfunded mandates legislation.
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