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William H. Frist: I ask if the chairman would try to keep his remarks within the time limit agreed to, about 42 minutes, and we can stay…

On the recordMay 18, 2005
I ask if the chairman would try to keep his remarks within the time limit agreed to, about 42 minutes, and we can stay on schedule. I ask the Democratic leader, would that be acceptable? I ask unanimous consent that we, as agreed earlier, have 42 minutes on our side and 41 minutes on the other side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Pennsylvania is recognized.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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