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Arlen Specter: I think we are prepared to go with the amendment by the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn. I ask unanimous consent that we…

On the recordMay 17, 2006
I think we are prepared to go with the amendment by the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn. I ask unanimous consent that we have a 2-hour time agreement on the Cornyn amendment equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
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Arlen Specter
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