“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordNovember 15, 2011
I think people feel we get paid too much, and our deficit is $14.3 trillion and rising.
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Scott DesJarlais
Republican · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

DesJarlais addresses public concern over congressional salaries amid rising national debt.

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