“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordJuly 16, 2020
Whether people are from different parties, if they are both bringing a similar perspective on an issue, that is not the intention of the House rules.
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Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana
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Scalise emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives in witness selection.

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