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Michael Burgess: If it was working perfectly, if it was working perfectly we wouldn't be here today.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
If it was working perfectly, if it was working perfectly we wouldn't be here today.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess highlights that the current system is flawed and requires attention.

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