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David Obey: I suggest the gentleman from Indiana start following the Ten Commandments in terms of the way he treats people on this…

On the recordJuly 22, 2003
I suggest the gentleman from Indiana start following the Ten Commandments in terms of the way he treats people on this floor. This is my time. It is not funny. Mr. Chairman, I would simply close by saying, vote however you want. This is a free vote. It is one of those votes that Members often offer in hopes that the public can be convinced we are actually doing something at 8:15 at night; but with all due respect on this amendment, we are not. So vote any way you want, just do not be under the illusion that when you do so, you are protecting the Ten Commandments. It does not. I could care less what the vote is.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Addressing a colleague's behavior and the nature of a specific amendment during a committee discussion.

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