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On the recordDecember 4, 2023
I would ask that our fellow Congressman show appropriate decorum to an elected tribal official who has, at his own expense, come to testify before Congress to share his perspective.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury urges respect for a tribal official testifying before Congress.

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