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On the recordFebruary 14, 2007
I certainly recall, over a period of 29 years, the importance of the continuing resolution and the greater utilization, regrettably, of the necessity for leaders on both sides to resort to that. But I would have to say to my good friend, the imperative of the ability for our Government to function requires the flow of money. And unless this particular continuing resolution is acted upon by this body within the next few days, it will, indeed, impair the ability of our Government to function.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the importance of a continuing resolution for government funding.

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