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On the recordMarch 20, 2010
I rise with a certain amount of outrage tonight because we are debating a resolution that, just to remind this House, expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all people of the United States should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad. A noble thing, a good thing that we would honor our veterans who day in and day out put their lives on the line for the freedom and safety of every single American. And the minority stands here tonight and brings their politics into this resolution.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 20, 2010

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The speaker expresses outrage over politicization of a resolution honoring U.S. Armed Forces.

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