On the recordJuly 5, 2011
I withdraw my motion to proceed to Calendar No. 88, S.J. Res. 20. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is withdrawn. ____________________
I withdraw my motion to proceed to Calendar No. 88, S.J. Res. 20. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is withdrawn. ____________________
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