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Rob Andrews: I think one of the unwritten clauses with the Contract With America is that there will be free, open, and honest debate…

On the recordMarch 15, 1995
I think one of the unwritten clauses with the Contract With America is that there will be free, open, and honest debate, regardless of party affiliation. Tonight is the night the Contract With America was breached. We are all watching it tonight.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Addressing the importance of open debate in relation to the Contract With America.

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