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Hank Johnson: I would implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to have respect for the chair and to cease and desist…

On the recordJune 21, 2022
I would implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to have respect for the chair and to cease and desist conversation when that gavel comes down.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson urges colleagues to respect the chair's authority during meetings.

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