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On the recordJune 7, 2011
Mr. President, I object. The consent agreement was he would offer his amendment, Senator Durbin would offer his amendment, and then Senator Boxer, the chairman of the committee, would be recognized. That is the order.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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