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Wendy Sherman: I take the prerogatives of the United States Congress incredibly seriously.

On the recordJuly 28, 2014
I take the prerogatives of the United States Congress incredibly seriously.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Sherman asserts the importance of Congressional oversight in negotiations.

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