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On the recordJuly 3, 2025
I feel the obligation Mr. Speaker to stand on this House floor and take my sweet time to tell the stories of the American people. And that’s exactly what I intend to do. Take my sweet time, on the behalf of the American people. And that’s exactly what I intend to do.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
newrepublic.com
Jul 3, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries emphasizes his duty to represent American people's stories during a lengthy speech against a budget bill.

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