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On the recordOctober 30, 2019
Mr. President, the legislation to which the Senator from Illinois has referred, Senator Lee's bill--Senator Lee is not able to be here to object, so on his behalf, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Illinois.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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