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This does not feel nearly as historical as it obviously is. We knew this would be the end result sooner rather than later given the fifteen round election process. Looking at the Speakers who served during my lifetime, I realized it would have only felt historic if it happened to Tip O'Neil, Newt Gingrich, or Nancy Pelosi. I don't remember Jim Wright. I barely remember Tom Foley. As far as the R's go, I think this could have happened to Hastert, Boehner, or Ryan at any point of their time in office.
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"Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected."
Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp
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