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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I do not believe that, in the near term, the Senate can correct itself from within. It is by nature a political entity and, therefore, there must be a benefit to working across the aisle.
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Olympia Snowe
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Snowe expresses doubt about the Senate's ability to reform itself and emphasizes bipartisan cooperation.

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