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Sheldon Whitehouse: “I thank Chairman Leahy. I ask unanimous consent, in terms of scheduling floor time, that Senator Manchin of West…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
I thank Chairman Leahy. I ask unanimous consent, in terms of scheduling floor time, that Senator Manchin of West Virginia be recognized now for up to 5 minutes; that Senator McCain, if he is on the floor, be recognized at the conclusion of Senator Manchin's 5-minute period; and if Senator McCain is not present on the floor, that I be recognized in his stead. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Leahy). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from West Virginia.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Jul 17, 2012

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