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On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I think adopting my amendment would also make it more likely that we can actually get a good bill enacted into law, which should be our goal as legislators.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith advocates for his amendment to improve legislative chances.

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