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Steny Hoyer: “It is a short resolution. The gentleman may not think it's well-written, but nor has he well-read it. There is nothing…”

On the recordJune 5, 2007
It is a short resolution. The gentleman may not think it's well-written, but nor has he well-read it. There is nothing in there that says the Member is compelled to do anything.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the merits of a resolution during a House debate.

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