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Nothing worthwhile has ever come easy. I have often reflected on these words throughout my life as a wife, mother, and a nurse for over 21 years. Yesterday, as I stood on the House floor, I took a deep breath and cast my vote for a bill that, while imperfect, will protect our economy and begin bringing accountability back to Washington.

This crisis did not begin last week or even a few months ago. The pressure has been growing in the months leading up to this vote while fear and anger has swelled within the base of both parties. Americans are fed up and disgusted with the way Washington has spent their money and caused this crisis. They spoke loud and clear in last year's historic election, sending 87 new representatives to Washington to stop the bleeding and find solutions to our economic crisis. I am proud to have been one of those 87 freshmen and am reminded every day of just how great my responsibility is.

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