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On the recordApril 4, 2019
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 6 minutes regarding the Schumer-Leahy amendment. I realize this will put off the time slightly for the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Apr 4, 2019

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