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On the recordApril 28, 2005
If I could engage my colleague in a colloquy, I assume the leader is going to speak relatively briefly as well. If that is the case, I certainly want to be courteous. I ask unanimous consent, then, that I have up to 10 minutes to speak after the majority leader has spoken and that my colleague from Rhode Island, Senator Reed, have the opportunity to speak for up to 10 minutes after me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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