Peter DeFazio actually said...

The Republican-caused government shutdown is irresponsible, causing credible economic hardships to the public servants you have put out of work.

DeFazio criticizes the Republican shutdown's impact on public services and the economy.

10/15/2013

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Fifty-two percent of the total outlays in States are due to Federal contributions, and in 11 States it is 70 percent or more.

I have got to tell you, I am afraid is a nonstarter with this Congress.

We need massive investment there.

we aren't going to see mandatory repatriation, probably, out of this Congress; the Republicans don't support it.