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On the recordApril 25, 2022
I have a good feeling that none of you really want to be here, to have to walk through all of this and the frustration of it.
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Senator Lankford acknowledges the discomfort of those present at the hearing.

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