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On the recordMarch 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with Senator Durbin and Senator Boozman for up to 30 minutes. And, as Senator Durbin indicated, we will suspend when Leader Reid arrives. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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