Thank you, Congressman Akin, for having this special order and for allowing me a few moments to talk about this very important topic. We hear a lot of times people on the other side of the aisle saying, well, you voted for this package, why aren't you voting for this package? As I stand here tonight with you, I'm one of 16 Members of this body who voted against all of them.
Discussing voting positions on legislative packages during a special order.
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