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Tim Kaine: I rise briefly to thank my colleague. I am actually scheduled to talk on this topic later this afternoon, but I wanted…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2020
I rise briefly to thank my colleague. I am actually scheduled to talk on this topic later this afternoon, but I wanted to come and hear Senator Durbin today. I appreciate his effort. He has been a powerful advocate of this principle that we don't stand in contradiction of this President or any President when we stand for the proposition that Congress should do its job under article I of the Constitution, and I applaud my colleague for his strong support. I will take the floor later today to talk about the bipartisan resolution he has just described. Madam President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The assistant Democratic leader.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
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Feb 12, 2020

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