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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
Just to clarify, if I could, therefore, the point is that something could be absolutely true, as, perhaps, a point that was made earlier--a statement can be true in a letter that is presented-- but even if it is true and accurate for a person under consideration for a nomination, it would still be in violation. In other words, the fact that an individual is found in violation of rule XIX doesn't mean that the statement had to be false. It could have been a true statement? The PRESIDING OFFICER. You are correct, Senator.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Feb 6, 2017

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