On the recordJuly 15, 2009
I fully support you in your urgency to pass something, and we should do so, assert our authority as the United States Congress.
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congress.govI fully support you in your urgency to pass something, and we should do so, assert our authority as the United States Congress.
DeFazio emphasizes the need for Congress to take action and assert its authority.
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