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On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
I think Senator Alexander's idea of trying to take this up a little bit more formally, particularly with the new Senators, is a very good one.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse supports Alexander's proposal for addressing Senate conduct.

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