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John Cornyn: I have been conferring with the Senator from Rhode Island and other Senators who want to speak. Maybe if we could try…

On the recordMay 4, 2011
I have been conferring with the Senator from Rhode Island and other Senators who want to speak. Maybe if we could try another attempt at a unanimous consent request that would allow all of us a chance to speak. Since I have the floor, I assume I can speak for up to 10 minutes under the standing order. I am willing to yield some of that time so everybody can have an opportunity.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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May 4, 2011

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