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Ernest Istook: “I realize we may have different interpretations of what is important here, but I do believe that this ought to be the…”

On the recordJuly 25, 2001
I realize we may have different interpretations of what is important here, but I do believe that this ought to be the prerogative of the Senate. The Senate can pursue it. They have the opportunity to do so.
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Ernest Istook
Oklahoma

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Discussing the Senate's prerogative during a debate.

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