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On the recordMay 13, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Celebrating the Life of Lena Horne
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

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