On the recordMay 23, 2013
Madam President, how much time remains? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators Durbin and Coburn have 5 minutes remaining, Senator Hagan has 1 minute remaining, and Senator Stabenow has 1 minute remaining.
Madam President, how much time remains? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Senators Durbin and Coburn have 5 minutes remaining, Senator Hagan has 1 minute remaining, and Senator Stabenow has 1 minute remaining.
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