Ron Wyden said "Mr. President, this matter that came from the House of Representatives has not been narrowly drafted. It is not technical. The reason you know that is they keep coming up with exceptions. The rule is so broad, and then they keep adding all these exceptions. This is a deeply flawed proposal that comes from the House. I urge my colleagues to vote yea on this. Vote on Amendment No. 1820 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Mr. President, this matter that came from the House of Representatives has not been narrowly drafted. It is not technical. The reason you know that is they keep coming up with exceptions. The rule is so broad, and then they keep adding all these exceptions. This is a deeply flawed proposal that comes from the House. I urge my colleagues to vote yea on this. Vote on Amendment No. 1820 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.

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