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Jackie Speier: “It is not good enough to come here and make happy talk about how you want to be helpful.”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
It is not good enough to come here and make happy talk about how you want to be helpful.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier emphasizes the need for accountability rather than empty promises from officials.

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