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On the recordJuly 22, 2009
I would just suggest that having an alternate for a House and Senate Member would provide... for an elected Representative just always to be here in case of an emergency.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner emphasizes the need for an alternate representative to maintain Congressional functionality during emergencies.

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