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Harry Reid: “I appreciate the courtesy of the Presiding Officer, the patience of the Chair and all the staff for working through this…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2011
I appreciate the courtesy of the Presiding Officer, the patience of the Chair and all the staff for working through this afternoon to get where we are. It will make next week go smoother. The next rollcall vote will be at 5:30 on the confirmation of the Bissoon nomination. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Oct 13, 2011

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