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Jackie Speier: 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…

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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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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Congresswoman Speier expresses frustration over inaction on gun violence despite moments of silence.

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