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On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
I wish to commend the leader for his forbearance and patience in this very long and extended process. But we are making great efforts to come together to work in a bipartisan way to accomplish something good for the American people and to begin to restore faith and trust in this institution and in our government. So I thank our leader. We are so grateful for his patience. I also thank the chairman for his work in leading this legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York
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Feb 1, 2012

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