“Everybody I know, and I’m not just talking about 10 or 20 people, nobody could believe we even got this far. The laws are bad.”

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On the recordJanuary 29, 2015
I know originally we pushed the bill back, so I am happy to move it back to reclaim some of that time and help us. I know there are a few things which have been worked out, and we very much appreciate that. I yield back our time. Amendment No. 246 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there is now 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 246, offered by the Senator from Montana, Mr. Daines. Who yields time? The Senator from Colorado.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
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Jan 29, 2015

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