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On the recordDecember 13, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Udall of Colorado.) Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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