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On the recordApril 21, 2010
It is no secret Americans are divided on a host of issues. Well, if the Senate insists on doing so much important business in secret--which is what happens if you honor these secret holds--I think that just undermines the institution.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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govinfo.gov
Apr 21, 2010

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Senator Wyden discusses the impact of secret holds on Senate credibility and bipartisan efforts.

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