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Brian Schatz: “I think I am taking that as a no, which is to say that I think--Mr.”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
I think I am taking that as a no, which is to say that I think--Mr.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Senator Schatz interprets a lack of discussion on budget caps.

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