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Joe Lieberman: “I have been saying this. People thought I was puffing, but I knew I had those votes, and I know I have got at least one…”

On the recordDecember 14, 2010
I have been saying this. People thought I was puffing, but I knew I had those votes, and I know I have got at least one more Republican who will come with me.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman asserts confidence in having enough votes for the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'.

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