Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 3, 2010
I applaud Senator Lautenberg's efforts in drafting a more reasoned alternative to the House bill.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse supports Lautenberg's alternative legislation regarding dispersants.

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