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David Thomas: I would guess then the gentleman would also say that the minority leader was not picked or was not self-chosen to begin…

On the recordNovember 6, 1997
I would guess then the gentleman would also say that the minority leader was not picked or was not self-chosen to begin the process, and I would end only by saying no one is cut off totally. The leadership is focused. It is the majority's responsibility to govern.
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David Thomas
New York

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Discussing the responsibilities of majority and minority leadership in Congress.

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