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On the recordDecember 14, 2011
To increase accountability, so the American people know how you are addressing and voting on very, very important issues, will each of you commit to conduct votes in public where people can see for themselves how you fulfill your responsibility to protect public health and safety?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders calls for public voting to enhance transparency in decision-making.

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