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On the recordNovember 30, 2010
I really think pointing to that language and justifying a lot of inactivity so far on that--I am not saying that language is irrelevant, but I really think it is largely an excuse.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Criticizing the Administration for using language as an excuse for inaction.

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