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On the recordApril 21, 2010
It threatens the very nature of the Senate and I am referring to the resolution introduced by my friend, my colleague, my neighbor and the distinguished senator from New Mexico.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer criticizes a resolution that he believes undermines Senate traditions.

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