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On the recordJuly 16, 2012
I welcome Senator Jerry Moran, the ranking member, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, and possibly other colleagues are joining me today.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin acknowledges the presence of fellow senators at the hearing.

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