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Joe Neguse: “I would hope that my Republican colleagues would join us in…”

Featuring: Joe Neguse, Democratic | U.S. House Colorado, 2nd Congressional District

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Rep. Joe Neguse Slams Republicans Who Refused to Work During the Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 14:56

The removal of all relevant immunity defenses on the part of the United States government. This is insanity. To allow this provision to go forward. And I would hope that my Republican colleagues would join us in supporting the removal of this provision. At a minimum, we ought to be able to find common ground on that. So with that, Madam Chair, I yield back. Thank you, Mr. Negus. Mr. Langworthy, you're recognized. (14:56–15:03)

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Asserts hope that Republican colleagues will support removing the provision.

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