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Patrick Leahy: “Normally I would call it up, but I understand Senator Grassley is almost here. As a matter of courtesy, I will not call…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2013
Normally I would call it up, but I understand Senator Grassley is almost here. As a matter of courtesy, I will not call it up; but if there is going to be a delay, because people are expecting this 4 o'clock vote--
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Feb 7, 2013

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