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On the recordJuly 8, 2014
reserving the right to object, and I shall not, of course, because as I told the press in Vermont last week, I had the privilege of serving with more than 10 leaders in both parties since I have been here, and it is impossible to find a finer leader than Howard Baker. I considered him to be a Senator's Senator and one of the finest people I have ever served with. So of course I will wait. I would ask to amend the unanimous consent request so that following the remarks of the Republican leader and the two Senators from Tennessee I then be recognized for my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the leader modify his request? Mr. McCONNELL. Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Jul 8, 2014

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