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Steve Scalise: “But we said we're going to take power away from Washington and give it back to the people. What a powerful idea that is.”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
But we said we're going to take power away from Washington and give it back to the people. What a powerful idea that is.
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Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana

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Emphasizing the GOP's commitment to empowering citizens.

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