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Patrick Leahy: “I don't know who is cosponsoring the amendment. Madam President, addressing the Senator through the Chair, as we are…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I don't know who is cosponsoring the amendment. Madam President, addressing the Senator through the Chair, as we are required to do by the Senate rules, I would say that my objection is to setting aside the pending amendment. I would further address the Senator from Illinois--but through the Chair--that when the amendment is up, I will be glad to look at it and take a position on it. Of course, he and I have known each other for a long time. I will be happy to tell him whether I will vote for it or not.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Mar 10, 2015

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