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On the recordApril 6, 2022
If 90% of success in life, is just showing up, then 90% of acting in contempt of Congress is not showing up.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

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Jamie Raskin discusses the implications of contempt of Congress regarding individuals not complying with subpoenas.

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