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On the recordFebruary 25, 2013
So since this was a rules change in the 113th, and based on your answer, what gave you standing to defend DOMA during the 112th Congress?
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

She sought clarification on the House's standing to defend DOMA after a rules change.

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