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On the recordApril 26, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that John Tracy of my staff be granted the privileges of the floor for the rest of today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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