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Mike Lee: If you're committed to having it happen, I assume that it wouldn't be a problem to use the 'shall' language.

On the recordJune 22, 2011
If you're committed to having it happen, I assume that it wouldn't be a problem to use the 'shall' language.
Said by
Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of using 'shall' for commitment in legislation.

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