On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
This is really about one thing, regardless of who is in--President, regardless of who is chairman of the committee, regardless of who is serving.
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congress.govThis is really about one thing, regardless of who is in--President, regardless of who is chairman of the committee, regardless of who is serving.
Emphasizes the Senate's role in international agreements, independent of political leadership.
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