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On the recordDecember 22, 2010
Mr. President, parliamentary inquiry: My understanding is that the Senator from Washington had 10 minutes. My understanding is she had completed that 10 minutes; am I incorrect on that? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Her time has expired.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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