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John Rice Carter: “I appreciate the opportunity to filibuster, even though we are not in the Senate.”

On the recordMarch 17, 2021
I appreciate the opportunity to filibuster, even though we are not in the Senate.
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Carter humorously acknowledges his chance to speak at length.

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