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Sheila Jackson Lee: “It doesn't matter if these cases have been challenged by the court, Mr. Speaker. It matters whether the people of this…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2011
It doesn't matter if these cases have been challenged by the court, Mr. Speaker. It matters whether the people of this place, the people's House, have a time to respond.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Feb 10, 2011

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Jackson Lee emphasizes the importance of public response over court challenges.

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