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On the recordNovember 30, 2011
I understand Senator Merkley was going to be recognized next to offer his amendment. That was according to the unanimous consent agreement. I understand the Senator from New Hampshire, I don't know for how long, needed to make a unanimous consent request. Am I correct? No? I am incorrect. According to the existing unanimous consent agreement, which was entered into---- Mr. McCAIN. Can I ask the indulgence---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Could I ask the indulgence of my friend from Oregon, that the Senator from South Carolina be allowed 2 minutes, and the Senator from New Hampshire be allowed 5 minutes? Would that be all right with the Senator from Oregon?
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California
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Nov 30, 2011

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