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Ronald Dellums: “The gentleman knows for over a decade, the quarter of a century I have been here, I have never tried to impugn anyone's…”

On the recordJuly 29, 1997
The gentleman knows for over a decade, the quarter of a century I have been here, I have never tried to impugn anyone's integrity. It was not designed to challenge the gentleman. I am always prepared to debate on the substance. I thank the gentleman for his apology. My effort was not designed to challenge him in any personal way. I think everyone in this Chamber knows me by my reputation in that regard.
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Ronald Dellums
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Addressing a colleague regarding a previous disagreement and clarifying intentions.

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