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Patty Murray: I have always understood the definition of ``relevancy'' to be a lower standard than the issue of germaneness.

On the recordMay 21, 2003
I have always understood the definition of ``relevancy'' to be a lower standard than the issue of germaneness.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the standards of relevancy and germaneness in legislative debate.

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