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On the recordSeptember 24, 2013
Let me briefly clarify, I asked nothing in exchange for that. None of those were contingent on each other. Those were three independent unanimous consent requests--which the majority leader wanted consent to any of those. It wasn't an offer of horse trade, it was simply--I think all three of those make sense. I think any one of the three of them makes sense. If he chooses to reject them all, that is his prerogative and that is fine. I was only suggesting we not waste this body's time by doing so.
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Ted Cruz
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