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On the recordMay 26, 2011
it is my understanding that we have a consent that will allow Senator Paul to offer two amendments, and then we will go to final passage on this reauthorization of the PATRIOT Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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May 26, 2011

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