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On the recordOctober 9, 2013
Let me finish my statement. I reserved the right to object and I have the floor--I stand corrected. The Senator from Kentucky has the floor, but I can stand and speak reserving the right to object to his unanimous consent request. Is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The right is at the sufferance of the Senator who has the floor.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Oct 9, 2013

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