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On the recordJune 15, 2006
at this moment we do want to honor the 2,500 Americans who have given their lives in Iraq, and their families. We ask all Senators to take their seats and offer that moment of silence. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will observe a moment of silence out of respect for our fallen troops. (The Senate observed a moment of silence.) Amendment No. 4257 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there are now 2 minutes equally divided prior to the vote on the Biden amendment. Who yields time?
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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