On the recordDecember 21, 2010
Mr. President, I wish to spend a short time addressing the remarks of my friend from Iowa. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I wish to spend a short time addressing the remarks of my friend from Iowa. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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