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Michael Bennet: I felt strongly about it. I offered an amendment to change it. It was defeated.

On the recordApril 11, 2016
I felt strongly about it. I offered an amendment to change it. It was defeated.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet expressed his strong feelings and unsuccessful attempt to amend the comparability language.

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