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On the recordMarch 4, 2021
Well, it makes us very aware of McConnell's philosophy of power. And we saw this when he was in the minority under Obama. His strategy is delay and obstruct, delay and obstruct, never reach a deal.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley criticizes Mitch McConnell's strategy of obstruction in Congress.

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