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On the recordJanuary 6, 2021
I encourage my colleagues to always search their conscience and their souls. I respect my Republican colleagues and my Democratic colleagues, but today, let us pause and remember what happened here today. Let us pause that our tenure in this Congress will far surpass the time that we stay here. And let us pause and cast our votes today recognizing that what we do here today will set the course of this institution for years to come. This institution, Madam Speaker, shall not fail because the United States of America shall forever be the beacon of hope, the inspiration to all. May God bless our great country.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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