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On the recordMay 25, 2010
Mr. President, I have conferred with the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Inouye. There is no objection that I ask unanimous consent to continue for a few minutes as in morning business. I make such a request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Ending Discrimination
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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