On the recordJune 23, 2009
Opponents allege that the bill is not fair and that it leans the vote against the current relationship. Of course, that is not true.
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congress.govOpponents allege that the bill is not fair and that it leans the vote against the current relationship. Of course, that is not true.
She defends H.R. 2499 against claims of unfairness.
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