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On the recordNovember 9, 2011
Madam President, I appreciate the courtesy of the Senator from Texas. My understanding is that Senator Murkowski from Alaska is on her way down. I am scheduled to sit in the chair at 12, and I don't want to step on the opportunity of the Senator from Alaska to speak. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is recognized.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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