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Chris Coons: I think it remains critical first that we fulfill our constitutional duty in a bipartisan manner to examine ongoing and…

On the recordOctober 7, 2013
I think it remains critical first that we fulfill our constitutional duty in a bipartisan manner to examine ongoing and pressing national security issues.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of bipartisan efforts in addressing national security during the government shutdown.

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