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On the recordOctober 2, 2018
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Oct 2, 2018

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