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On the recordJanuary 23, 2012
Great. Thank you. And I want to apologize in advance. I do have to leave, as well, afterwards.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona
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Flake expresses gratitude for the opportunity to speak but notes he must leave early.

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