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On the recordJanuary 25, 1999
We are representatives of our nation. We are given responsibilities to deliberate on matters of public importance and vote in the public interest.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

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Highlighting the role of Senators as representatives of the public.

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