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On the recordDecember 18, 2017
I would think that would be appropriate only in the sense that if it is not being used, go ahead and bring it to the vote and get it resolved.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need to resolve unused time effectively.

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