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On the recordApril 16, 2007
We weren't in session because there was no activity on this bill. No one was offering amendments. I would go one step further than the distinguished Senator from Missouri suggested. The amendments have been filed. Why don't we do the relevant amendments? I don't know how many there are. Let's do the ones that are in keeping with the rules of the Senate, go ahead and handle those, starting in the morning. That is all I have, Mr. President.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the lack of activity and amendments on a bill during Senate proceedings.

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