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On the recordJune 15, 2010
Finally, I find it ironic: Here is this very pro-military nominee who is being criticized as somehow being anti-military, being criticized by some of the same Republican Senators who have filibustered and voted against funding for our troops and against services for our veterans. I think most people see through that. Mr. President, we are required to vote at what time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is voting at about 11:50 a.m. when all time is expired.
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