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On the recordJune 20, 2012
Madam President, before Senator Rockefeller leaves, I wish to take 30 seconds to say something. I believe that when the next historians write the book about leadership, courage, and integrity in the Senate, this speech will be featured in that book. I am so proud of the Senator from West Virginia. How much time remains between the two sides? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority controls 36 minutes, the Republicans control 39 minutes.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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