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On the recordApril 12, 2010
Do I think that negative atmosphere that's been created by the Tea Party and by others certainly goes into the thinking of members? I think it does.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Hoyer comments on the impact of the Tea Party's negative atmosphere on Democratic members.

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