No question; I agree with the Senator, those are simplistic and they should be enshrined in law. I have spent a good number of years in the other body trying to make that happen. When the Senator asks, why is there such passion against this amendment, please do not mistake it for the substance of the amendment. There may be some who believe that, but not me, and I don't think that is the mainstream of the opposition for both Republican and Democrat.
Chuck Schumer: “No question; I agree with the Senator, those are simplistic and they should be enshrined in law. I have spent a good…”
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Discussing opposition to an amendment during Senate floor debate.
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