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On the recordJanuary 26, 2015
Well, if I might say this: Every Senator has a right to ask unanimous consent on anything. If the Senator does not like it, she can say, ``I object.'' I do intend to--I cannot speak for anybody else. I want to make my amendment pending because it is germane. I want to make sure it is heard. It is about public health. So if my friend does not want to agree to this unanimous consent, then I think what we will do is I will hold the floor and I will yield to colleagues for questions and they can make their points. I do not understand my friend's objection to the way we have it laid out. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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