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On the recordJuly 27, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 15 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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