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On the recordMarch 7, 2017
I want to particularly thank Senator Inhofe and Senator Crapo, who are the two opening cosponsors on the Republican side, along with myself and Senator Booker.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse acknowledges bipartisan support for the legislation.

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