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On the recordDecember 15, 2009
I am not sure I can say what the reasons are behind President Bush's decision.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Senator Carper reflects on the unknown reasons for President Bush's decisions regarding rescission authority.

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