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On the recordJune 9, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that after I am recognized, Senator Whitehouse be recognized--we are speaking on the same topic--for up to 10 minutes and, at the conclusion of that time, Senator Alexander from Tennessee be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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