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2. I don't think it could have happened any other way.

Mon Nov 25, 2013, 11:29 AM

Nov 2013

This sort of change would have to be a measure of last resort, and it's hard to make that argument upon the seating of a new session.

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They did not do so the last time, but they threatened. BlueStreak Nov 2013 #12

You already said he didn't have the votes in January for this. randome Nov 2013 #14

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