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Harry Reid: we have half an hour remaining. If there are Senators who wish to speak on their amendments, they should get over here…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2006
we have half an hour remaining. If there are Senators who wish to speak on their amendments, they should get over here immediately. If they do not come within a reasonable period of time, I am confident Senator Baucus will yield back the time on this side, as he should. If there is no one here who desires to speak, we can move to the votes more quickly. That is left up to Senator Baucus. If Members want to talk, now is the time. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Harry Reid
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