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Mike Johnson: “That is why the rules of the House allow it. That is why no matter who is in charge, the minority gets to call witnesses…”

On the recordDecember 10, 2019
That is why the rules of the House allow it. That is why no matter who is in charge, the minority gets to call witnesses and bring forward evidence.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Defense of minority rights in House proceedings.

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