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On the recordJune 13, 2013
OK. Then, Mr. President, I simply ask unanimous consent that there be 4 minutes for the Senator from Vermont at the conclusion of the comments of the Senator from Pennsylvania. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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