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Robert Dornan: we are talking about dead heroes here, and missing men who may be alive. I would hope the Chamber would be as quiet as a…

On the recordSeptember 27, 1996
we are talking about dead heroes here, and missing men who may be alive. I would hope the Chamber would be as quiet as a church, and that includes our wonderful guides in the gallery, who are carrying on a narration. I know you are a great historian. Please do not do it. Let that great group listen to this.
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Robert Dornan
Republican · California

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Addressing the need for respect during a discussion about serious issues.

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