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Robert Dornan: why should I yield to the gentleman from California [Mr. Hunter]? Because he yielded to me? Why should I yield to the…

On the recordFebruary 3, 1995
why should I yield to the gentleman from California [Mr. Hunter]? Because he yielded to me? Why should I yield to the new conscience of the House who is pro-gun, pro-life, pro-guts, pro-defense and has been giving us a hard time and yelled at me the other day? Of course I yield to the gentleman from California if he will promise to yield to the distinguished gentleman and my pal from the great State of Missouri [Mr. Volkmer].
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Robert Dornan
Republican · California

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Discussing yielding time during a debate in the House.

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