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On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
If that was a question, it is clear that there was bipartisanship, and we can use a little bit more of that around here.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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govinfo.gov
Feb 25, 2010

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Senator Durbin emphasizes the need for increased bipartisanship in Congress.

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