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Paul Begala: “If the Republicans, who still have the capacity under the filibuster rule to block anything, if they hold firm -- and I…”

On the recordNovember 28, 2010
If the Republicans, who still have the capacity under the filibuster rule to block anything, if they hold firm -- and I fear that they will -- they will be able to stop this.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala expresses concern that Republican senators will use their power to block the repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell.'

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