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Ben Quayle: So it says that basically the precedent would be set that the President, if you follow this reasoning, could make recess…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
So it says that basically the precedent would be set that the President, if you follow this reasoning, could make recess appointments when the Senate gavels out.
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Ben Quayle
Arizona

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Quayle discusses potential implications of the OLC's reasoning on recess appointments.

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