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On the recordJanuary 22, 2025
Protection of the rights of the minority, regardless of which party holds the gavel, has been a fundamental principle in the House since its inception.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

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Morelle emphasizes the importance of minority rights in House procedures.

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