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Arlen Specter: “I suggest we proceed with the Ensign amendment. I agree. The discussion with Senator Graham, Senator Inhofe, and Senator…”

On the recordMay 18, 2006
I suggest we proceed with the Ensign amendment. I agree. The discussion with Senator Graham, Senator Inhofe, and Senator Durbin was very productive. Perhaps we could continue the discussion on an informal basis as we try to come to an agreement on language but meanwhile proceed to the Ensign amendment with the prospect of a vote around 12:30. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Isakson). The Senator from Nevada.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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