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Chuck Grassley: “The Constitution recognizes us as equal, but I was going to call on you first because you are the senior Member here…”

On the recordMarch 23, 2015
The Constitution recognizes us as equal, but I was going to call on you first because you are the senior Member here today.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley emphasizes the Senate's equality and acknowledges seniority.

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