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On the recordDecember 28, 2012
I thank my colleague from Colorado. He has been a wonderful partner in this effort to strike a balance between security and liberty. I look forward to working with him in the days ahead. Mr. President, how much time remains on each side? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Proponents have 8 minutes and the opponents have 2 minutes.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Dec 28, 2012

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