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John Cornyn: I can't recall whether I asked unanimous consent, but if I haven't done it up to this point, I ask unanimous consent…

On the recordMarch 15, 2012
I can't recall whether I asked unanimous consent, but if I haven't done it up to this point, I ask unanimous consent that the letter we are referring to that 17 Senators sent to Secretary Panetta be printed in the Record at the close of these comments. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (See exhibit 1.)
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Mar 15, 2012

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