Ben Nelson: “I think it's a positive step for us to be able to set aside the…”

On the recordMay 22, 2005

I think it's a positive step for us to be able to set aside the nuclear option.

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Senator Nelson comments on the agreement as a positive step to avoid drastic measures in the Senate.

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Ben Nelson: “I think it's a positive step for us to be able to set aside the nuclear option.”