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Sheldon Whitehouse: “It is not an objection at this point, but I think it is our understanding that the Senator from Oklahoma will speak for…”

On the recordJune 9, 2014
It is not an objection at this point, but I think it is our understanding that the Senator from Oklahoma will speak for 20 to 30 minutes but that the time would revert to me at the conclusion of his remarks after 20 to 30 minutes. If that is an acceptable amendment to the unanimous consent request, then I will agree to it.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jun 9, 2014

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