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On the recordFebruary 28, 2008
The Republican ideas, some of which we think are very strong, such as the Isakson amendment, for example, which has a lot of appeal, we want to make sure those ideas are included in the debate, and when that right is respected, we think we can have a good bill.
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party

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Discussing the inclusion of Republican ideas in legislative debate.

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