I oppose Coburn amendment No. 3383 striking the provisions in the underlying bill. We did a voice vote this morning on Feinstein amendment No. 4421 that fixes the problem. I understand the concerns the Senator has. I yield time to the Senator from California to explain how she fixed the amendment and why we should defeat the Coburn amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.
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