In politics there are show horses and there are work horses. This process, instead of seeking a solution, only sought headlines. We had an opportunity to make real progress and address the concerns of these tribes. Instead of addressing this issue in a substantive manner in committee, we are once again addressing it in a political way on the floor of the House simply for political gain.
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On the evening of July 12, I missed one rollcall vote. It was my intention to vote ``no'' on rollcall 366 for H. Res. 351, Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 739, H.R. 740, H.R. 741, and H.R. 742. ____________________
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