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On the recordJune 21, 2011
Madam President, we have 10 minutes. Senators should listen to the debate. It is very important. We have an important vote in just 10 minutes, and it is my understanding that the arrangements have been made that Senator Boxer would close. She would have the final 5 minutes. Does anybody have any problem with that? I ask unanimous consent that be the case. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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