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Dick Durbin: “I have asked Senator Nelson if I could ask a couple questions before I give the floor to him.”

On the recordJune 15, 2010
I have asked Senator Nelson if I could ask a couple questions before I give the floor to him.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Senator Durbin indicates he wants to ask questions before Senator Nelson speaks.

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