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Eric Sorensen: “Allowing this [amendment] to move forward would put our…”

Featuring: Eric Sorensen, Democratic | U.S. House, Illinois, District 17

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I also can't understand how anyone can call themselves America first when they offer plans to possibly throw men and women out in uniform just as casually as taking out the trash. These are patriots. Allowing this [amendment] to move forward would put our troops at risk. as well. Republicans and Democrats, please honor them with a no vote on Amendment 316. I yield back, gentlemen. Yields back generally from Hawaii Reserves. I yield back the remainder of my time. (10:37–10:45)

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