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Introduced by Tina Dupont of the West Michigan Tea Party Patriots at the 2011 MiCPAC, Justin Amash discusses his early experiences in Washington. Amash also offers a candid view of the U.S. Congress that might raise eyebrows, but to also might offer a great deal of explanation as to why it has been so dysfunctional for so many years.
Disappointment alert: You may not feel more confident in the legislative process after this video.
We are fortunate to have Congressman Amash as a representative of Michigan. We would be more fortunate if his fellow Michigan delegates would follow his lead in challenging the way things are done in DC.
