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On the recordDecember 5, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 609, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 609) calling for the immediate and unconditional release of United States citizen Alan Phillip Gross from detention in Cuba and urging the Government of Cuba to address his medical issues. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland
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Dec 5, 2012

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