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On the recordMarch 21, 2013
our Members have been waiting for 2\1/2\ hours to get to a vote. I know we have had a lot of time to debate. We will have additional time after the votes as well, as the Senator knows, tonight and tomorrow morning. I would respectfully ask if we could stay on time because a lot of Members have been waiting for the vote.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington
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Mar 21, 2013

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