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On the recordApril 13, 2011
I appreciate the difficulty of that choice, and I appreciate the courtesy both of the Chairman, Senator Lieberman, and the Ranking Member, Senator Collins, in allowing me this time.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Senator Whitehouse acknowledges the courtesy of his colleagues during a busy schedule.

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