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Robert Yundt

47:55 - 48:11

"We need to change its diaper. Does that mean another special session? Does that mean the powers of free conference? I'm not quite sure, but I know everyone here is willing and ready to get back after it, so I do hope that we we continue on with this. I will be a no vote today because it's got a bad odor."

We need to change its diaper. Does that mean another special session? Does that mean the powers of free conference? I'm not quite sure, but I know everyone here is willing and ready to get back after it, so I do hope that we we continue on with this. I will be a no vote today because it's got a bad odor.
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July 16, 2026

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We need to change its diaper. Does that mean another special session? Does that mean the powers of free conference? I'm not quite sure, but I know everyone here is willing and ready to get back after it, so I do hope that we we continue on with this. I will be a no vote today because it's got a bad odor.

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