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On the recordJune 20, 2013
You know, I hear a lot of speeches that we should support family values, as both the Senator from Nevada and I do, but when you try to put it in a bill--that it is obviously a family value, protecting children--then we have an objection. Well, if you do not like the amendment, vote against it. Let's vote on it.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 20, 2013

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