On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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govinfo.govI ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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