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On the recordMarch 3, 2011
Madam President, at the hour of 12:30 we are supposed to vote. I would ask unanimous consent, so far as my time has been used by those in another position, that Senator Grassley and I have 4 minutes back of our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator has consent.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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