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On the recordNovember 18, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that CDR Roberto L. Molina, a U.S. Naval Officer who is currently serving as Senator Harry Reid's defense legislative fellow this year, be granted floor privileges for the duration of S. 1197, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Nov 18, 2013

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