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On the recordJune 14, 2017
I think also, the external event also showed something that normally you wouldn't have seen. Unfortunately, the shooting and the violence occurred. I think made us, was on the floor, was at the briefing, (INAUDIBLE) Democrats and Republicans, and we recognize, looking at ourselves, we have to look at ourselves in the mirror and recognize that if we are to send a tone to our constituents, it's how we conduct ourselves. If we want change, we have to start with ourselves.
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Dwight Evans
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Evans reflects on the need for lawmakers to conduct themselves better and set a positive tone for their constituents in light of the recent shooting.

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