They are not artificial boundaries.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Do you believe that property lines are considered artificial boundaries?

Do you agree with the importance of the government to stand behind its contracts with private individuals and companies?

That is smart thinking.

No. The PRESIDING OFFICER. An objection has been heard. The Senator from West Virginia is recognized. Amendment No. 134

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from California be permitted to speak, and then I ask that the remaining time be granted to me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I have to object on behalf of the manager of the bill who is not here right now. If the Senator can at least wait until Senator Grassley returns to make his request.

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Well, thank you so much for yielding, and thank you, Mr. Speaker, during this hour. I want to thank the Congressional Black Caucus members and the women of the Congressional Black Caucus for joining me here today. The Congressional Black…

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