On the recordMarch 22, 2021
I'm so sick of prayers and thoughts. I've walked off the House floor, when we do these moments of silence, because it's so hypocritical.
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transcripts.cnn.comI'm so sick of prayers and thoughts. I've walked off the House floor, when we do these moments of silence, because it's so hypocritical.
Congresswoman Speier expresses frustration over inaction on gun violence despite moments of silence.
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