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Jerry Nadler: “And it is an affront to the memory of Congressman Elijah Cummings who knew we were better than this.”

On the recordDecember 10, 2019
And it is an affront to the memory of Congressman Elijah Cummings who knew we were better than this.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler emphasizes the disrespect shown to Cummings and patriots opposing Trump's actions.

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