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On the recordApril 27, 2015
the reason we are defeating these amendments is not because we are not open-minded, it is because we are and have been open-minded, have been working with all folks who have come to the table for a serious work effort for months.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter explains the rationale for rejecting amendments, emphasizing ongoing collaboration.

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