On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I ask for 3 minutes to speak on the Cruz amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask for 3 minutes to speak on the Cruz amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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