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On the recordSeptember 19, 2012
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I had asked the distinguished majority leader if I requested an amendment to his request to add a piece of legislation that he and I both support whether he would have to object to that, and I am presuming his answer is he would have to object. As a result, rather than doing that and forcing him to object, I will simply pose my objection at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Montana.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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