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On the recordJuly 15, 2009
I believe that it would be an extraordinary mistake for this Congress to accede to the demands that popped out of the White House three weeks ago.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio argues against delaying necessary policy changes for transportation funding.

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