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David Obey: “I understand. And I'm more than willing to cooperate because, unlike some people in this Congress, I recognize this is…”

On the recordJune 27, 2007
I understand. And I'm more than willing to cooperate because, unlike some people in this Congress, I recognize this is all one country. And we've got an obligation to recognize different needs and different demands in different districts. I wish we had the same courtesy extended to us by certain other Members of the body.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing the need for cooperation and recognition of diverse district needs in Congress.

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