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Joe Morelle: “In closing, Madam Speaker, I thank the people who have spoken here on an idea whose time has more than come. I think…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2025
In closing, Madam Speaker, I thank the people who have spoken here on an idea whose time has more than come. I think this is the appropriate way, and particularly, as Ms. Houlahan says, in recognition of our 250th anniversary upcoming, this will be the appropriate way to honor one of our truly great founding members of the American Revolution and our country. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York
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Feb 26, 2025

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