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On the recordMarch 17, 2022
Madam President, I would ask the Senator from Connecticut to explain to me why the only choice was $1.5 trillion or zero. The Senate could work its will and have passed the $13.6 billion of aid money 10 minutes later. Madam President, could the Senator from Connecticut explain to me this apparent--to me, false--choice between $1.5 trillion and zero. Why were there no other options? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator from Connecticut wish to respond to the question?
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska
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Congressional Record · 2022-03-17

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