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Steny Hoyer: “I would hope that not only the respect for these five former Presidents, unique Americans, but also an understanding of…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2002
I would hope that not only the respect for these five former Presidents, unique Americans, but also an understanding of the important role they play in our country, would lead to Members opposing this amendment, and I urge them to do so.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Addressing an amendment related to former Presidents during a House debate.

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