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On the recordJune 7, 2013
I thank the majority leader for his kind comments. I also note that throughout the markup and debate on the immigration bill, his advice and his counsel was always there. We discussed it many times, and I appreciate the fact he made it very clear the bill would come up at the time he said. We would not have it here without his strong support, so I appreciate Senator Reid's very nice comments this morning. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jun 7, 2013

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