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On the recordMay 23, 2012
I thank the chairman for his hard work on this legislation and for the opportunity to talk about what I consider to be a very important amendment. I ask unanimous consent to call up my amendment No. 2109. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Vermont [Mr. Sanders] proposes an amendment numbered 2109.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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May 23, 2012

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