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On the recordJune 16, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 17 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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