This nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power. It is a fundamental power grab by the majority party.
Joe Biden: “This nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power. It is a fundamental power grab by the majority…”
On the recordNovember 20, 2013
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Biden criticizes the nuclear option as an abuse of power by the majority party.
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