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On the recordJune 19, 2017
I think it was the United States Senate, guided by this committee, that did exactly what we needed to do in regards to the appropriate role of Congress.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the Senate's role in foreign policy and Congress's responsibilities.

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