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Louie Gohmert: Here it is, Friday. It has been a good week in Washington. We have gotten some of President Trump's nominees approved…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2017
Here it is, Friday. It has been a good week in Washington. We have gotten some of President Trump's nominees approved and through the Senate. Call them like you see them, I think. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has done a great job this week. I applaud his efforts. And as a result of what President Trump has been doing--and actually part of it is just his getting elected--has done for our economy because people know--at least a lot of people know--he is going to keep his word. He is already showing he is doing that, and he has repealed some of the executive orders that have been doing so much damage to our economy. And when we say economy, what we mean is, the rank and file people, the backbone of America who have been struggling, who have made less money than they did 8 years ago when adjusted for inflation. Those are the people we are talking about; those who have been out of work, the 94 or 95 million who have become so desperate, they pulled out of even applying for work. I enjoyed, to an extent, the exchange between my friend, Kevin McCarthy and my friend across the aisle Leader Hoyer. And I get amused when I hear Democrats quoting Senator McCain and Senator Graham-- wonderful people. Lindsey Graham, it is a real joy to be around talking to Lindsey Graham. But if you look at positions they have taken, it would make you think twice about quoting them as positions you wanted to have supporting yours.…
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas
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Feb 3, 2017

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