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On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
The Federal Government should get out of the people's way and we shouldn't be mandating anybody to do anything.
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Markwayne Mullin
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Mullin argues against federal mandates, emphasizing the government's role in providing opportunities.

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