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On the recordJune 10, 2013
Mr. President, seeing nobody seeking recognition, I ask permission to speak as in morning business on an issue we will vote on later today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Rural Gigabit Pilot Program
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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