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On the recordDecember 7, 2010
Yes, I do. And I understand that feeling. Look, if -- if the opponents of repeal of don't ask, don't tell are so much against don't ask, don't tell that they're willing to stop the whole defense authorization bill by filibustering every amendment that's put up, every motion to send to conference, they can probably run out the clock, particularly if we try to get out of here a week before Christmas.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Senator Lieberman discusses the potential for opponents to block the repeal of don't ask, don't tell through filibustering.

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