Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 30, 2020
no matter what we do in the rules, no matter what our rules say, if we don't have comity and respect for one another, the rules will not make us work better.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of respect and comity in Congress beyond just rules.

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