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On the recordNovember 9, 2020
Extend the olive branch, let them know what your programs are, ask them to join. And if they don't, then let's go with the executive order.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn advocates for Biden to reach out to Republicans before resorting to executive orders.

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