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Willie Hefner: “Wow. I thank the gentleman from New York very much for the time; I am indebted to him. The gentleman from California…”

On the recordNovember 6, 1997
Wow. I thank the gentleman from New York very much for the time; I am indebted to him. The gentleman from California [Mr. Thomas], my good friend, I guess it was a slip of the tongue, he said the gentleman who lost, so they know who lost the election there. But as my colleagues know, I got a letter a couple of weeks ago from the Speaker, and he sent me a card that I could wear. It is called Friends of Newt Gingrich, and since they are going to try to put a damper on our ability to offer these motions, I just may not send my check in now. And, of course, I do appreciate them addressing it to W.G. Hefner, U.S. Senator, Washington, DC, but I am just going to reconsider sending in my contribution since they are going to offer this kind of gag legislation. But I certainly want the Speaker to know that I have considered it very sincerely, but right now I am leaning toward not sending the check.
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Willie Hefner
Democratic · North Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing a letter from the Speaker and contributions in the context of proposed legislation.

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