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On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Moment of Silence to Observe the Eleventh Anniversary of the Attacks on September, 11, 2001 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will observe a moment of silence in recognition of the 11th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. (Moment of silence.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Illinois.
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