On the recordMay 6, 2013
The nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power. This is a fundamental power-grab by the majority party. It is nothing more or nothing less.
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congress.govJoe Biden: “The nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power. This is a fundamental power-grab by the majority…”
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Biden described the nuclear option as a blatant power grab.
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