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Ed Markey: I think, from my perspective, if each member was given at least 1 minute to make an opening statement...

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I think, from my perspective, if each member was given at least 1 minute to make an opening statement...
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey suggests allowing Senators to make brief opening statements.

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