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Paul Begala: “The Republicans have, and I think Paone was right in that piece, they have every right. They'll offer unlimited…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2010
The Republicans have, and I think Paone was right in that piece, they have every right. They'll offer unlimited amendments, and the Democrats have to bat 1,000. They have to beat every single Republican amendment.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing the challenges Democrats face in passing legislation with unlimited Republican amendments.

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