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Steve Buyer: “I would like everyone to know that we all enjoyed Julia very much. But I want you to know this, what just happened in…”

On the recordMarch 13, 2008
I would like everyone to know that we all enjoyed Julia very much. But I want you to know this, what just happened in the well is Andre responded to the Speaker with two words that would make Julia very proud. His first two words as a new Member of Congress, he turned and said, ``Yes, ma'am.''
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Steve Buyer
Indiana

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Reflecting on a new Member of Congress's respectful response during a session.

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