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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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