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Tom Cole: Mr. Chairman, because of the Democratic majority's hasty timeframe to impeach the President, it is imperative that the…

On the recordDecember 16, 2019
Mr. Chairman, because of the Democratic majority's hasty timeframe to impeach the President, it is imperative that the House have ample time to debate H.R. 755.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

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Cole argues for extended debate time on impeachment due to the rushed process.

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