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Lamar Alexander: “Bob, you know more about the rules than I ever will. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you do not…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
Bob, you know more about the rules than I ever will. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you do not surprise me.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander recalls a past agreement between Byrd and Baker regarding Senate rules.

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