“You do, Senator, and my staff is already working with the governor's office to make sure that happens as expeditiously as possible.”
“The Trump Administration is using hunger as a weapon, and I won’t stand for it.”
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On the recordJune 9, 2015
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be permitted to speak before the vote: Senator Durbin for 8 minutes, Senator Sessions for 8 minutes, Senator McCain for 7 minutes, and Senator Reed for 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Illinois. For-Profit Colleges and Universities
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