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On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
It was nice to hear Senator Byrd say that this would be a good time to have some civilized discussion about procedures around here.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota
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Conrad appreciates Byrd's call for civil discussion on Senate procedures.

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