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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
It does not seem to be--it doesn't appear to be consistent with the will of the Congress, and we're facing what appears to be a challenge of the separation of powers.
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Sanford Bishop
Democratic · Georgia

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Bishop expresses frustration over the executive branch not executing legislative will.

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