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Jack Reed: “For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending…”

On the recordJune 1, 2011
For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution all time yielded is for the purpose of debate only. General Leave
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jun 1, 2011

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