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On the recordSeptember 6, 1995
I will yield on your time as long as you want to talk about this act of intimidation right here on the floor of the Congress.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Addressing an act of intimidation during a congressional session.

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