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John Cornyn: “I reserve the right to object. I think it is only fair that each side gets 5 minutes to speak. Everybody is ready to…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2017
I reserve the right to object. I think it is only fair that each side gets 5 minutes to speak. Everybody is ready to vote. We had 2 hours of debate. So I would ask to amend the unanimous consent request that each side be given 5 minutes to close, divided up any way you want. I ask unanimous consent that each side be given 5 minutes to speak.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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Jul 27, 2017

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