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Rep. Rahm Emanuel: “Question number one to the minority whip, I would say to you that, of course, there are three branches of government. I…”

On the recordJune 28, 2007
Question number one to the minority whip, I would say to you that, of course, there are three branches of government. I don't think anybody in room or in the Chamber needs that explanation. It is the Vice President's lawyer that needs that explanation. Second, you do believe if he is in the Vice President's office, he should observe all the laws and regulations that come with that as it relates to the responsibility of that office.
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Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Illinois

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Discussing the responsibilities of the Vice President's office during a debate.

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