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On the recordJune 7, 2000
I argue, even though I understand and appreciate and sympathize with the position of our nominee for President of the United States not to interfere too much with what goes on in the Congress, I believe he would be very supportive as well. On the other side of the aisle, if it should occur that the nominee from the other side of the aisle were elected President of the United States, the fact is very well known the Vice President of the United States supports a base-closing commission as well and has voted on this floor for the appointment of a base-closing commission. By the way, I want the Record to be very clear that I have the greatest respect and friendship for the Vice President of the United States. It is the decision of the people of this country who will be the next President of the United States. I had respect for the Vice President and his involvement in military issues when he and I served together, as we did, in the Senate.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing support for a base-closing commission and the roles of presidential nominees.

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