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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
We do not expect or want our elected representatives to abdicate their responsibilities or punt difficult decisions to unelected officials.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso argues against passing responsibilities to unelected officials.

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