On the recordJune 13, 2011
But the Republicans don't believe that the government's job is to fix this kind of stuff.
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congress.govBut the Republicans don't believe that the government's job is to fix this kind of stuff.
McDermott criticizes Republicans for their lack of support for a social safety net.
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