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On the recordMay 4, 2011
Madam President, reserving my right to object, I would suggest, according to the request of the Senator from Texas, that the Senator from New York be recognized for 5 minutes, the Senator from Texas be recognized for 5 minutes, that I be recognized for 5 minutes, and then Senator Grassley be recognized for 5 minutes. The question then would be, Is there sufficient time for Senator Landrieu and, of course, Senator Leahy?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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