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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 11, 2012

To have Justice investigate is the right way to go.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 11, 2012

That is the right place for it. We do not need a special counsel or anything else.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 11, 2012

I agree with Senator Feinstein that appointing these two U.S. Attorneys to investigate leaks is the proper way to address our current and immediate concerns.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

As we begin to consider what comprehensive tax reform would look like, it is important to discuss goals and objectives other than revenue collection and what the tax code should accomplish.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Grassley and Mr. Kyl are printed in today's Record under…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

Mr. President, I come to the floor to tell my colleagues why they should not support cloture on the Hurwitz nomination. On Saturday, December 2, 1989, this 4-year-old boy in the photo, Christopher, was dressed in his favorite clothes by…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

In addition, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a letter signed by a variety of leaders expressing their opposition to this nomination. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

You will not appoint a special prosecutor in the face of a potential conflict of interest.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

Debate over the wiretap applications has become a matter of he said/she said since they are sealed and not publicly available.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

You better back off . . . the statement in . . . this February 4th letter to Senator Grassley, because I don't believe that we can say that in light of the information that our agent was swearing to before a Federal district court judge to…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

It is more with sorrow than regret--than anger that I would say that you leave me no alternative but to join those that call upon you to resign your office.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

I happen to disagree with your claim that they do not have details about the tactics of Fast and Furious.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

On what legal ground are you withholding that e-mail? The President cannot claim Executive privilege to withhold that e-mail.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

You have defied the lawful and legitimate oversight responsibilities of the House of Representatives and of the Senate.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

I want to followup on FISA, and thank you for requesting the reauthorization, and I agree with you.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

Have the wiretap applications already been produced to the defendants in Fast and Furious? And if so, why shouldn't Congress and the public get to see what the indicted gun smugglers get to see?

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 11, 2012

Thank you, General Holder, for coming, and I trust that you will be able to provide us with candid responses to our questions.

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