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On the recordFebruary 14, 2019
Mr. President, I hope the next time I have a chance to have the floor, I will not be interrupted. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I just had an opportunity to speak to President Trump, and I will state to all of my colleagues, he is prepared to sign the bill. He will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time, and I indicated to him that I am going to support the national emergency declaration. So for all of my colleagues, the President will sign the bill we will be voting on shortly. ____________________

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