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On the recordApril 25, 2012
Mr. President, this amendment doesn't change any of the postal mandates and, to tell my colleagues the truth, the system we have now is not working very well. I think we do need some innovation, so I think it would be a good idea to vote for this amendment. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 2028. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.
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Rand Paul
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