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On the recordJune 4, 2013
Mr. President, since I have an objection to that amendment 1007, I ask unanimous consent that amendment No. 1008 be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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