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On the recordNovember 13, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I think we are seeing the same heresy take place here on the floor, and that is trying to scare people. It is Republicans who are trying to move a job bill, and jobs, the American people understand. Let's keep this thing right in the center of the table. It is about jobs. It is about energy independence. It is about a working relationship with our friends. It is about lessening our dependence upon giving people in other countries in foreign lands our money that they don't always use in our best interest. It is about national security, and it is about a lot of things that make common sense. What makes common sense is not to scare people, but give them the facts of the case. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from North Dakota, Kevin Cramer. He served on the commission up in North Dakota before he came to Congress, and he is a great young man.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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