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Jamie Raskin: “We are here precisely because of Donald Trump, because he wants this retribution exacted against Adam Schiff for…”

On the recordJune 21, 2023
We are here precisely because of Donald Trump, because he wants this retribution exacted against Adam Schiff for standing up against Donald Trump's lies and assaults on American democracy. I congratulate the gentlewoman on her forthcoming baby. That is awesome news. I am wondering if she would share some of her time with me because I have started to run out of time, and she has no speakers over on her side, so consider that. In the meantime, I recognize for 1 minute the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. DeGette). I recognize for 1 minute the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse). Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), the chairman of the January 6th Select Committee. {time} 1515
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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Jun 21, 2023

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