Let me say for the record my name is Stephanie Tubbs Jones. I am the Congresswoman from Cleveland, Ohio. I served for 10 years as a judge in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 8 years as the elected prosecutor in Cuyahoga County. And, Mr. Gohmert, your remarks are just outrageous.
Addressing remarks made by a fellow Congressman during a floor debate.
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