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On the recordOctober 20, 2011
Mr. President, Senator Sessions is on his way to the floor. He does have reservations about the nominee. I think it would be courteous, since we know he is on his way, to delay just for a couple of moments so he could make his comments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to Senator Collins' request?
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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