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Patrick Leahy: “I had the temerity once, when Dick and I were trying to figure out what was in the amendment, and I raise my hand, and I…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
I had the temerity once, when Dick and I were trying to figure out what was in the amendment, and I raise my hand, and I said, 'Mr. Chairman, could you tell me what was in that amendment that we just passed?'
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy shares a story about seeking clarity in Senate proceedings.

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