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Cord Byrd: This shows the patience of a Senator. This clearly demonstrates that the train is coming down on us like a Mack truck…

On the recordOctober 10, 2002
This shows the patience of a Senator. This clearly demonstrates that the train is coming down on us like a Mack truck, and we are not even going to consider a few extra minutes for this Senator.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the urgency of legislative considerations.

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