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Dick Durbin: I know the Senator from Arizona is waiting to take the floor. I have waited for the Senator from Louisiana to finish his…

On the recordMay 1, 2014
I know the Senator from Arizona is waiting to take the floor. I have waited for the Senator from Louisiana to finish his lengthy statement about several issues. I ask unanimous consent to speak for only 5 minutes--and maybe less-- and then I will leave and turn the floor over to the Senator from Arizona. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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May 1, 2014

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