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Paul Coverdell: “I can say that the actions of his President, our President, are also unprecedented. An Executive order that totally…”

On the recordApril 30, 1997
I can say that the actions of his President, our President, are also unprecedented. An Executive order that totally rewrites labor law and obviates the Constitution is unprecedented and has no standing, in my judgment, in this debate--none.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Rebutting claims about the unprecedented nature of a Cabinet nominee's hold.

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