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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Nothing in the legislation that Senators Schumer, Alexander, Collins, and I are working on together will weaken in any way the important constitutional role the Senate has to advise and consent.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes that proposed legislation won't undermine the Senate's constitutional responsibilities.

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