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On the recordApril 21, 2010
To me, today's hearing is not about examining the current use of the filibuster, but the abuse of the filibuster.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Udall emphasizes the need to address the abuse of the filibuster in the Senate.

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