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Chris Coons: “The purpose of that strong bipartisan vote and enactment by Congress was to ensure that Congress has the opportunity to…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
The purpose of that strong bipartisan vote and enactment by Congress was to ensure that Congress has the opportunity to weigh in.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes Congress's role in shaping negotiations.

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