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John Yarmuth: I have great empathy with the Republicans on the Committee and in the House because I spent eight years in the minority.

On the recordMarch 10, 2020
I have great empathy with the Republicans on the Committee and in the House because I spent eight years in the minority.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth expresses understanding for Republicans' frustrations from his experience in the minority.

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