Edward Markey actually said...

We want to make sure that we do everything we can together to preserve the prerogatives of this committee, preserve the prerogatives of the United States Senate in being able to carry out our responsibilities.

Context

Markey emphasizes the importance of Senate prerogatives in foreign policy.

09/06/2016

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