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On the recordOctober 28, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about an issue that affects the health of our children in every single State. I ask unanimous consent that after I have completed my remarks, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Markey, Senator Boxer, and Senator Warren be afforded the opportunity to continue to address the same topic. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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