Let us in Congress not withdraw. Let us hold more outreach, more town halls, more sidewalk office hours. And let us, in the words of Representative Giffords delivered here on the floor of the House, let us agree to forgo some of our individual interests and intemperance to allow the space for open dialogue, debate and discussion.
Steven Holt: “Let us in Congress not withdraw. Let us hold more outreach, more town halls, more sidewalk office hours. And let us, in…”
On the recordJanuary 12, 2011
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of outreach and open dialogue in Congress.
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