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On the recordJanuary 6, 2021
The fact is, at the end of the day, it hurts. It hurts them; it hurts this country. It hurts all of us. But the fact is that the people have made this country work by not giving in. Go ahead. Shout it out. One last thing to say, Madam Speaker. And I thank you for your patience. All people need to know tonight, Madam Speaker-- Madam Speaker, the truth hurts. But the fact is this: We want this government to work more than they want it to fail. After everything that has happened today, we want that more than ever. Know that. Know that, the people watching at home. We want this government to work. We will make it work. They will not make it fail. Parliamentary Inquiry
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Conor Lamb
Pennsylvania

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