I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Friday, June 29, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Let ‘em do it. Why in the world would we care? We were trying to protect everybody.
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