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On the recordMay 9, 2013
Madam President, I am reserving my right to object. I say to the leader, through the Chair, I am on the floor, as is Senator Nelson, to speak to the WRDA bill and to offer two amendments. I ask that I be allowed to do that before we move to executive session so the amendments can be offered.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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