On the recordDecember 16, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to speak for another 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent to speak for another 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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