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On the recordJune 13, 2013
a number of people have said they did not know what was going on with the intelligence situation that has developed in the country. The programs have been around for 7 years. We have had a number of briefings, both classified and unclassified. We are having another one at 2:30. General Alexander will be there. He has some new stuff he wants to lay out for us. Everyone should go. If you do not go, you have no excuse for saying you do not know what is going on. This meeting has been scheduled all week. Having said that, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. I do not want anyone to have an excuse for why they are not going there. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Massachusetts. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 953
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 13, 2013

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