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On the recordMarch 15, 2016
Thank you, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent to continue for another 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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