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David Thomas: The idea that we in the minority ought to be involved is something we learned from you when you were in the minority. So…

On the recordOctober 10, 2001
The idea that we in the minority ought to be involved is something we learned from you when you were in the minority. So it is not a brand new idea. When the majority brings bills forward, they need to work with everyone here so we can pass something. I am just surprised at what the Senator said, that this is a brand new idea.
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David Thomas
New York

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Discussing the importance of minority involvement in legislative processes.

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