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On the recordJuly 15, 2010
Let's get real. The real deal is government is broken. I'm always thankful to go back to the district and hear from our constituents, but you know what I'm hearing? The government's broken, and the American people are sick and tired of it. So am I. They're tired of partisan games and business as usual. So am I. Why can't we work together to solve this country's problems? Why can't we get it right? Why are we not listening to the American public? Why? That's the big question the American people are asking. Why can't we, as Members and Representatives of this great country and each and every district that we represent, stand here together on this floor in this House and work together to solve the problems that this Nation is facing? It's about freedom. It's about jobs. It's about our country. It's about our people. It's about our children and our grandchildren. Mr. Speaker, let's listen to the American people. This government is broken.
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Dave Reichert
Republican · Washington
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Jul 15, 2010

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The speaker addresses the dysfunction of government and the need for bipartisan cooperation.

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