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Martin Hoke: The gentlewoman is not exactly a newcomer to politics. But to jump into this with 9 weeks, I wish I had only 9 weeks.…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1995
The gentlewoman is not exactly a newcomer to politics. But to jump into this with 9 weeks, I wish I had only 9 weeks. That is fantastic. What was it that motivated the gentlewoman to want to be a part of this, to get involved with the U.S. Congress? We had talked earlier and the gentlewoman said something about welfare. What are your feelings there?
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Martin Hoke
Republican · Ohio

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Questioning a colleague about her motivations for joining Congress and discussing welfare.

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