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Bobby Rush
@bobbyrush· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I think that you're right on point, and there is a familiar saying--you might have heard it--that when the White community gets a cold, the Black community gets pneumonia, and I've found that to be relatively true.

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Bobby Rush
@bobbyrush· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I want to thank you, Madam Chairman, and to all the witnesses it's been a very informative hearing that we've had today.

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Bobby Rush
@bobbyrush· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I understand the whole issue about menthol-flavored cigarettes and how they have adversely affected the African-American community.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2600 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I announce that the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Bennet), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Booker), the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons), the Senator from California (Ms. Harris), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from…

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David Axelrod
@davidaxelrod· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

Donald Trump spent a lifetime in business. His practice was to abrogate contracts and agreements. Now, he's raised that to the level of national policy in the world, American policy in the world.

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David Axelrod
@davidaxelrod· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I think he is losing it. I think he is feeling the pressure of this impeachment.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

The internet has improved our lives in many ways and enabled Americans to more actively participate in society, education, and commerce.

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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I think one of the biggest and most important things is people need to be aware of that.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

This would represent a major unraveling of 200 years of social contracts, community governance, and congressional intent.

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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Oct 15, 2019

It is interesting, on the last line of questions, you know, one of the best things about democracy is our ability to have free speech and share opinions, but this can also be something that is a real threat.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I appreciate that advice, and that we should watch carefully and make sure that we are serious about moving closer to a living wage in our country.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

The spread of such content is problematic, that is for sure, and actually causes some real harm that multibillion-dollar companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter can't or won't fix.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

We in the House of Representatives voted to raise the minimum wage, gradually, and we also in that same bill got rid of the tip wage, $2.13 an hour, and went to one fair wage.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

The internet certainly has improved our lives in many, many ways and enabled Americans to more actively participate in society, education, and commerce.

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Janice Schakowsky
@janiceschakowsky· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I don't think we need to have any adjustment to 230. It just should not be in trade agreements.

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Adam Kinzinger
@adamkinzinger· Republican · IL· Oct 15, 2019

I think it is safe to say that not every Member of Congress has a plan for what to do about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, but I think we all agree that the hearing is warranted.

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