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On the recordMarch 18, 2015
Mr. President, I would say to my friend I appreciate her courtesy and her indulgence in having this conversation. I also feel on principle this limitation on tax dollars is an appropriate one. I understand the Senator disagrees and she would like to eliminate this from this point forward. But I am simply unable on principle to accommodate the Senator in that request. As I said, I do appreciate her courtesy.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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