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The recent meeting of the European subcommittee, headed by Republican Congressmember Keith Self from Texas, quickly became mired in controversy over the proper usage of pronouns. During roll call, a misstep in addressing Representative Sarah McBride, a transgender woman, sparked a vehement reaction from fellow representative Bill Keating. Instead of focusing on substantive matters such as increasing egg prices or international conflicts, the hearing was derailed by a misidentification that raised questions of civility and sensitivity in governmental settings.