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On the recordMarch 26, 2010
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, again, I would note this is the fourth time I have done this and, regrettably, because we had an agreement yesterday that the House would not go along with, I have to object because we will be adding to the debt. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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