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On the recordApril 23, 2012
In fact, today I was advised by Bruce Cohen in my office that we have received the statement of administrative position. It is a very strong statement from the White House, and it is a strong statement in support of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. I ask unanimous consent that it be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (See exhibit 2.)
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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