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On the recordMay 13, 2014
I would be happy to, if they would like, to stay here tonight and have several hours of debate. I will give up my plans for this evening if we can pass it.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy offers to extend debate time to pass the bill.

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