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Richard Shelby: “I took an oath of office and Congress writes the law. So we are going to adopt exactly what you have.”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2010
I took an oath of office and Congress writes the law. So we are going to adopt exactly what you have.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Senator Shelby emphasizes adherence to the law and Congress's role in legislation.

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