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On the recordNovember 4, 2015
I thank the gentleman. I need 10 minutes at least to respond to that assertion. There is no party with whom I have served over the last 35 years that has been any more into self-flagellation of the United States Government, the American Government, than his party. I will say with all due respect.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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