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On the recordMay 15, 2017
I am actually optimistic and hopeful that we are going to be able to get something done on infrastructure.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Expresses optimism about bipartisan efforts on infrastructure.

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