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On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Iowa. As I noted before he got on the floor, he has been extremely important in working on this issue. Mr. President, just so I can have a moment to speak with the Senator from Louisiana, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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