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On the recordDecember 11, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to speak on a number of matters. Before Senator Hatch leaves the floor, I really do think it is important that we listen to what he said, but I also think his criticism of the majority leader was really over the top. We just finished a defense bill, I say to my friend, that had over 100 amendments. I chair the Environment and Public Works Committee. We had a transportation bill that had endless amendments.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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