On the recordNovember 17, 2011
Mr. President, the amendment I offered-- Mr. McCAIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota has the floor.
Mr. President, the amendment I offered-- Mr. McCAIN addressed the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota has the floor.
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