Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

I intend to treat you and our new Republican member, Senator Lee, should he come, as if they were because I think it is a fait accompli, and we might as well yield to common sense.

Context

Whitehouse welcomes Blumenthal and anticipates Lee's participation in the committee.

01/31/2011

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