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On the recordDecember 1, 2011
Mr. President, Senator Leahy authorized me and told me he was withdrawing this amendment relative to military custody because of all of the actions which have been previously taken. I am very confident that is what he told me, so I am going to withdraw that amendment on his behalf. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. Amendment No. 1274 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 1274, offered by the Senator from Alabama, Mr. Sessions. The Senator from Alabama.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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