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On the recordAugust 3, 2010
I will just say this: If it comes time for the cloture vote and more time is needed, everyone over here will be happy to make sure people have ample time. We will postpone the cloture vote as long as necessary to make sure people will have the opportunity to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.
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Harry Reid
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