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On the recordMarch 10, 2015
Reserving the right to object, and I have to object. The Senator has the right, of course, to file his amendment, but there is an amendment presently pending and it would have to be set aside. There is someone on this side who does not want it set aside, so I will object. Of course, the Senator can file his amendment, but the request, as I understand it, is to set aside the pending amendment. On behalf of several Senators on this side, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Mar 10, 2015

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