Tom Coburn: “When the Senate was created, the whole thought of our founders is that…”

On the recordMay 21, 2013

When the Senate was created, the whole thought of our founders is that the Senators would think long-term, not parochially.

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Coburn emphasizes the original intent of the Senate to prioritize long-term national interests over local concerns.

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