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Donald Payne Jr.: I believe that, when a witness is before us, he should be given the opportunity to answer the question and not shouted…

On the recordMarch 16, 2021
I believe that, when a witness is before us, he should be given the opportunity to answer the question and not shouted over.
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Donald Payne Jr.
Democratic · New Jersey

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Payne advocates for respectful questioning during testimonies.

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