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Elizabeth Warren: “The advantage of going last in the opening statements is that I have the privilege of agreeing with my colleagues.”

On the recordMay 27, 2009
The advantage of going last in the opening statements is that I have the privilege of agreeing with my colleagues.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the importance of consensus among colleagues in her opening statement.

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