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On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of debate only on the FAA authorization bill for the purposes of opening remarks from the chairman--that being me-- and ranking member--that being Senator Hutchison--of the Commerce Committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Jay Rockefeller
Democratic · West Virginia

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