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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: It is my hope, Mr. Speaker, that, while passions run high, we never let those passions overtake our purpose, that we…

On the recordJanuary 6, 2001
It is my hope, Mr. Speaker, that, while passions run high, we never let those passions overtake our purpose, that we remain men and women of high principle and purpose. Though we will have disagreements that may be played out later today, we attempt to restore civility and forsake the vicious and vituperative name calling that taint so many.
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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH
New York

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Addressing the importance of civility during the electoral vote count.

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