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On the recordMay 25, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that following my remarks, Senator McCaskill be recognized to speak for up to 15 minutes, and following her remarks Senator Sessions be recognized to speak for up to 20 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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