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On the recordNovember 30, 2010
I have come to find I think they are absolutely a colossal waste of time. Even though they're a lot of good people, but we're not recognizing taking care of the people's business. That's my own personal belief. But to clarify the question that you had, yes, I did do that in the past. I wish I hadn't, but I'm a freshman. I made a mistake, and I'm moving forward.
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Jason Chaffetz
Republican · Utah

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Chaffetz reflects on his past actions and expresses his views on legislative inefficiencies.

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