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On the recordMarch 3, 2011
Madam President, we are supposed to vote at 12:30. I realize the Senator couldn't be here when her amendment was brought up and couldn't be here when her amendment was modified. We did that for her. But I am in opposition to it, and I should at least have some of my time to be able to use.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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