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Brad Sherman: “A ratified treaty is like a minister, a groom, a bride, rings. This communique is like five margaritas at a seedy…”

On the recordJune 14, 2017
A ratified treaty is like a minister, a groom, a bride, rings. This communique is like five margaritas at a seedy singles bar.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman uses a metaphor to illustrate the non-binding nature of past agreements.

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