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On the recordFebruary 16, 2017
I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for 2 minutes, followed by Senator Heinrich for 10 minutes and Senator Tester for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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Feb 16, 2017

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