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Bob Kerrey: “That is an interpretation on which perhaps we should have a colloquy. If we can reach a conclusion that the President…”

On the recordJune 6, 2000
That is an interpretation on which perhaps we should have a colloquy. If we can reach a conclusion that the President could do an effective review in short order, it may be, as I said, that I am going to declare victory and go home and maybe support your second-degree amendment.
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Bob Kerrey
Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the potential for a review by the President during a legislative debate.

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