02/16/2011
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"I apologize for the interminable delays that have gone on today."
"The law is not a static entity. We're here because a very respected member of the legislature has come forward with a proposal to change the law, to extend the benefits."
"I look forward to a healthy and robust discussion on all aspects of the measure before us."
"I understand in reading the bill, that Ms. Baldwin has presented, it defines same-sex beneficiaries as being, 'unmarried.'"