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On the recordJune 5, 2008
My response is that we are on another bill now, while we are waiting for cloture to ripen on the global warming bill. It is our intention to move directly into the debate that you have just indicated. We have to deal with energy pricing in America. If the Republican side is going to offer a good-faith policy amendment to deal with this issue, I am sure that will be appropriate.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing energy pricing and legislative priorities during Senate floor debate.

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