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On the recordSeptember 23, 2010
Mr. President, I would ask unanimous consent that the leader be allowed to speak for as long as he chooses and that I be given 5 minutes after that to conclude for the majority, and the vote be delayed until after that. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, if I may, I do not need the Senator from New York to intervene. I am happy to use my leader time, which may be the solution to the time problem.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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