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Pete Sessions: We should do what the agreement should be and get it done, because we believe that there are overriding considerations…

On the recordDecember 12, 2007
We should do what the agreement should be and get it done, because we believe that there are overriding considerations, Mr. Speaker, in the marketplace, with people who need an answer today to be able to get their work done. And waiting until the end, whatever that means, does not help the marketplace. We are not the start-all and end-all of the world by being the United States Congress. There is a marketplace out there. There are people who need things done. New York City is a fine example of where the business community and those that own property need TRIA. Let's get the thing done. I would have agreed completely with what the gentleman said 1 month ago. It is now time. We are asking, please, let's get this thing done. Let's come to an agreement.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the need for timely action on TRIA during a House floor debate.

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