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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
I also want to thank Senator Pat Leahy, Chairman of the full Committee, for giving this opportunity to us to have this hearing today.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin expresses gratitude to Leahy for the hearing opportunity.

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