On the recordDecember 19, 2019
I am here giving a 1-minute speech on the last day of our legislative week because not only in Judiciary were we prevented from having minority witnesses come and having a minority witness day--the majority could have changed the rules if they wanted but they didn't bother, they just violated their own rules--we have special orders every day, and that is 2 hours for each party. But with impeachment going on, the Speaker chose to shut down that for the week and shut down the 5-minutes speeches, so she pretty well shut down speeches that we normally are allowed to have. Normally, I would hope to read a Christmas proclamation, but since I am only allowed 3 more seconds, I will just say: Merry Christmas and happy new year. ____________________
