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Mr. President, as my colleague knows, I object. Let my say why I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Let me explain why I object, as I have explained very openly, very clearly every step of the way. Michael Walsh is one of the top nine officers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is part of the key leadership. Senator Dorgan is a…

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Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to a great Civil Rights leader of our Nation, who passed away recently. I come to the floor in her memory to pause for just a moment and to remember this great lady. Tuesday, the Nation lost a powerful…

Mr. President, may I proceed? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana is recognized.

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Yes, Madam President, for the reasons I have clearly laid out, I again object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Madam President, I do object. General Walsh today, before any promotion, is one of nine leading officers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is part of that leadership. I am happy my two colleagues are satisfied with his leadership and…