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On the recordNovember 17, 2021
Madam Speaker, like the distinguished gentleman from Oklahoma, I, too, long for the times when the norms of civilized conduct in this House were observed. When, perhaps, our colleagues across the aisle can return to those norms, then motions and resolutions like the one we are considering today will not be necessary. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne).
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Mary Gay Scanlon
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