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Mary Peltola: “This is not how Congress was designed to be, to actually be…”

Featuring: Mary Peltola, Democratic | Former U.S. House Representative, Alaska At-Large

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Mary Peltola Sounds Off On Republicans For Allowing ‘Petty Partisanship’ To Take Over The Government

Published | Video Starts at 01:46

And it's very clear to me why there is such a lack of trust in Congress, a lack of trust in the process. This is not how Congress was designed to be, to actually be injurious to Americans for partisan gain. I just. It's just a real eye opener. So, Mister chairman, thank you for recognizing me. I thank you, gentlewoman from Alaska. (01:46–01:55)

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Asserts that Congress was not designed to harm Americans for partisan gain.

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