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On the recordMay 2, 2019
I thank the gentleman for his comments. I think the viewers and the Members of Congress are probably glazed over right now with these numbers, but I will tell the gentleman, there was not a single open rule in the House that was presided over by Paul Ryan, not one--not one. Check your record. But as I say, Mr. McGovern has clearly said that we want to have amendments made in order so that both sides can get a fair hearing, and I think he has been doing that, and I think he will continue to do it.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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May 2, 2019

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