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Barbara Boxer: “Now I am confused, truly, honestly. I thought Senator McConnell said, after you informed him there were changes to the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2008
Now I am confused, truly, honestly. I thought Senator McConnell said, after you informed him there were changes to the bill, that he was very concerned about that and he needed time to read the bill. That is what I heard both of you talk about. You came down and told him that. I heard that. Then I heard Senator Reid say: While you are reading this bill, let's get done with FISA. We can't seem to get that done. But it was my friend, Senator Kyl, and my friend, Senator McConnell, who said very clearly they needed time to read this bill. I pointed out that the bill--
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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Addressing concerns about the legislative process and the need for time to review a bill.

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