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On the recordJune 29, 2005
If that is the Chair's ruling, I would ask, without prejudice, permission to address it now, based on the absence of other people being on the floor. I would ask unanimous consent to address it now. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair would ask, is the gentleman asking unanimous consent to offer his amendment at this point?
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Artur Davis
Democratic · Alabama

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