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Kent Conrad: I have been in the Senate 12 years. I must say I don't recall a time when the majority leader said to the minority, ``We…

On the recordJune 4, 1998
I have been in the Senate 12 years. I must say I don't recall a time when the majority leader said to the minority, ``We will not only decide what amendments are offered on our side, but we'll decide what amendments are offered on your side.'' Is this something the Senator from South Dakota has seen before?
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Questioning the majority leader's control over amendments during Senate debate.

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