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If I Spoke to the House
If I were a member of the House of Representatives, here’s what I would’ve said to my colleagues last week. A member of this body recklessly posted an animated video that depicted them killing another member. We all know the difference between right and wrong. We all know what action we would take if any of our sons or daughters...
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November 22, 2021
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The Best of Us
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The Standard Washington Set
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Who We Were. Who We Are…
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Are We Still Worthy of What They Declared?
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