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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
I think the paralysis that we have seen around here, maybe it has been broken, because now, at least, we have taken a step forward.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Reed comments on progress in overcoming legislative paralysis.

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