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On the recordJuly 22, 2010
The legislation before us today brings more uncertainty to the long-term solvency of the NFIP. This legislation risks more American jobs and adds more to our State, local, and Federal deficits. It is true, as the gentleman spoke of, that States take this on. It is a State's responsibility, not the Federal Government's, but that is part of what this agenda is all about. For this reason, I encourage a ``no'' vote on the previous question.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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The speaker is addressing concerns about legislation affecting the National Flood Insurance Program.

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