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Jeanne Shaheen: “It may be messy, but it is going to get done.”

On the recordNovember 28, 2012
It may be messy, but it is going to get done.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Senator Shaheen emphasizes the necessity of Congress taking action despite potential difficulties.

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