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Judd Gregg: I think the majority leader has made his case as to the status of the situation. But I do believe we should not shut off…

On the recordMay 14, 2008
I think the majority leader has made his case as to the status of the situation. But I do believe we should not shut off debate in the sense of not allowing for those of us who would like to express the way we see the situation to also be able to speak. That is why I would like to have an opportunity to speak.
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Judd Gregg

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Discussing the importance of allowing debate on the Senate floor.

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