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On the recordApril 19, 2018
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Quinn Nouguier, an intern on my team, be granted privileges of the floor for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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