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On the recordFebruary 13, 2020
Unfortunately, the Senate Republicans refused to stand up once again. We saw that in the impeachment. They refused to stand up to their constitutional obligations to carry out the Article I powers given to them in the constitution.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Garamendi expresses disappointment in Senate Republicans for not upholding their constitutional responsibilities.

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