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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I was told--and, indeed, I think everyone is operating under the impression this is going to be an open amendment process--we would have debate on important issues. This happens to be relating to the establishment of a sunset commission, such as that which was recommended by the fiscal commission appointed by the President of the United States and which enjoyed broad bipartisan support.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn addresses the need for an open amendment process regarding a sunset commission.

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