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Alcee Hastings: just previous to the unanimous consent request, I was told by way of the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) that we…

On the recordApril 14, 2005
just previous to the unanimous consent request, I was told by way of the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) that we had 4\1/2\ minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair advises the gentleman from Florida that, during the series of unanimous consent requests, some Members embellished with oratory beyond the proper form. One minute was taken from the time for that. Parliamentary Inquiries
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