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Jim Sensenbrenner: It should be consisted of only elected Representatives, and the fact that as a practical matter you can't elect people…

On the recordJuly 22, 2009
It should be consisted of only elected Representatives, and the fact that as a practical matter you can't elect people quickly.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner emphasizes the need for elected representatives in the House.

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