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On the recordJuly 16, 2012
In conclusion, I note that S. Res. 520 recognizes the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the NAACP, which for reasons I will discuss later, is an interesting irony in today's debate coming from the Republican side. I will now yield to Senator Bennet of Colorado, and he will be followed by Senator Hagan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jul 16, 2012

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