On the recordMay 2, 2011
I guess--I guess it is a surprise to the Obama administration that there's a Republican majority in the House, and we actually show up for work most weeks, Monday through Friday, and are holding hearings.
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congress.gov“I guess--I guess it is a surprise to the Obama administration that there's a Republican majority in the House, and we actually show up for work most weeks, Monday through Friday, and are holding hearings.”
Barton criticizes the Obama administration for not recognizing the Republican majority's active role in Congress.
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