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Patrick Leahy: “Why don't we begin debate on mercury, and I ask unanimous consent we begin it at 12:17. That gives us time for the…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2005
Why don't we begin debate on mercury, and I ask unanimous consent we begin it at 12:17. That gives us time for the Senator from Maryland. I know we are going to break in the Judiciary Committee, and that would give plenty of time.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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