No question about it. The Senator is absolutely correct. And I certainly would not want to be a Senator who voted for this motion to strike this item if something happened. And who knows what might happen today, tonight, tomorrow.
Cord Byrd: “No question about it. The Senator is absolutely correct. And I certainly would not want to be a Senator who voted for…”
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Discussing the implications of a motion during Senate debate.
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