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Amy Klobuchar: This is not normal. It is an abdication of the role of the Senate and a disservice to the American people, and it is our…

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
This is not normal. It is an abdication of the role of the Senate and a disservice to the American people, and it is our duty to speak out.
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Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Klobuchar criticizes the confirmation process for lacking transparency and undermining Senate responsibilities.

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