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Teresa Leger Fernandez: “We're fighting to make Congress a place where our staffers…”

Featuring: Teresa Leger Fernandez, Democratic | U.S. House New Mexico, 3rd Congressional District

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'He Continues To Show No Remorse': Leger Fernandez Blasts Edwards Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Published | Video Starts at 04:28

And that's exactly why the Democratic Women's Caucus together with the Republicans Women's Caucus has been working to end the widespread problem of sexual misconduct on the Hill. We're fighting to make Congress a place where our staffers feel safe coming to work. I urge my colleagues to vote for the censure. And I yield back. Ladies, time's expired. Gentleman from Mississippi is recognized. I yield to the gentleman from Maryland. (04:28–04:35)

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Asserts that efforts are being made to ensure Congressional staffers feel safe at work.

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