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Richard K. Armey: “Again the gentleman's point is taken. I can only tell the gentleman, we have made it very clear, we have a contract, we…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
Again the gentleman's point is taken. I can only tell the gentleman, we have made it very clear, we have a contract, we feel strongly about our commitment. We are certainly committed to doing a big job, a big change. We know it is hard work. We intend to keep that commitment. The gentleman should be advised that it should hardly come as any new news to anyone that these circumstances are existent and they will be met. We intend to meet the completion of this legislative agenda in the appointed time with all due respect and with every bit of sensitive consideration for the needs of the Members. And we will do the best we can do to get that done. And again, I do the best, if the gentleman will yield further, Mr. Speaker, I do the best I can to control what I can control and to deal with what I cannot control.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas
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Discussing commitment to legislative agenda and the challenges ahead.

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