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On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
This is the first time in the history of our country that a Presidential nominee for Secretary of Defense has been filibustered. What a shame, but that is the way it is. I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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govinfo.gov
Feb 13, 2013

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