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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
While the Senator is waiting for that, if I might ask the Senator a question. Article 2 of the Constitution says: The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services, a compensation, which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the period for which he shall be elected. Would the Senator's amendment be constitutional under that provision? And remember that we voted to increase the pay of the President when President Clinton--if I could have the attention of the Senator--
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