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Gerry Connolly: “I thank my friend for yielding. I am struck by a humorous observation when he talks about what happened in the other…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2016
I thank my friend for yielding. I am struck by a humorous observation when he talks about what happened in the other body to a lot of legislation. I believe it may have been Sam Rayburn who said, as a Democratic Speaker, the Republicans are in the opposition but the Senate is the enemy. Mr. Chairman, I, of course, meant no disrespect. I was simply quoting a former Speaker of this body.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia
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Nov 17, 2016

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