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Pat Ryan: “I am concerned. You guys have the veto pen, and I just want to encourage you to not be afraid to take a stand.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I am concerned. You guys have the veto pen, and I just want to encourage you to not be afraid to take a stand.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ryan urges leadership to take decisive action amidst economic challenges.

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