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On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I thank my friends from Texas and California for their comments, and their comments indicate that they support this rule. This rule allows for the passage, ultimately, of an extension of time on three important surveillance tools that we now have within our arsenal. There is no disagreement between the sides at all as to the need for the passage of this rule and the need to move forward. So, I would urge a ``yes'' vote on the previous question and on the rule. I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The previous question was ordered. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Ed Perlmutter
Democratic · Colorado

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