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Rand Paul: reserving the right to object, I would remind the Senator that there is a difference between the Senate and the House.…

On the recordJuly 30, 2011
reserving the right to object, I would remind the Senator that there is a difference between the Senate and the House. Our Founding Fathers gave great power and leeway to the Senate. We were meant to be a check and a balance against unbridled enthusiasm sometimes from one party or another. So I would object to that motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the original request?
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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Jul 30, 2011

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