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Joe Lieberman: “I thank Senator Collins for resisting the urge to grab the gavel.”

On the recordJuly 10, 2012
I thank Senator Collins for resisting the urge to grab the gavel.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lieberman appreciates Collins' restraint during a committee meeting.

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