Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Peters be allowed to speak for 5 minutes, followed by Senator Carper for 10 minutes, followed by Senator Barrasso for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Michigan.
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