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On the recordMay 12, 2014
Since my friend from New Jersey has made it plain that he will not consent to this request, I will note that this is an open offer that anytime my friend from New Jersey will simply stop blocking a fair, bipartisan, joint inquiry as to what occurred in Benghazi--the terrorist attack that tragically took the lives of four Americans--I am happy to consent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time for morning business has expired. Is there objection to the request made by the Senator from New Jersey?
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Ted Cruz
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