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On the recordJune 23, 2005
it is my understanding, under the terms of the agreement, that we have 40 minutes on our side, and there are 40 minutes under the control of Senators Bond or Levin. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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