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On the recordJune 29, 2011
I could only imagine if the Golden Rule were applied by the Senate and Congress in Washington on a daily basis, I can't help but think this would be a better place to work and we would do a better job representing our constituents.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn suggests applying the Golden Rule would improve Congress's effectiveness.

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