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James M. Talent: I have talked to both sides to get permission for a unanimous consent request allowing me to offer an amendment that is…

On the recordJune 23, 2005
I have talked to both sides to get permission for a unanimous consent request allowing me to offer an amendment that is acceptable to both sides on a voice vote. Amendment No. 819 So I ask unanimous consent to be permitted to offer amendment No. 819 and proceed to a vote right after I explain it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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James M. Talent
Missouri

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