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On the recordMarch 2, 2023
first of all, I want to thank my good friend, the assistant minority leader from South Dakota, for a very, very good review of exactly where we are. I agree wholeheartedly except for a little bit of the IRA. We might have a little difference of opinion there because I really think it is an energy security bill, and we are all going to work with and together to make sure an ``all of the above'' energy approach is what we are going to take. With that, I want to thank him. I think it was very good. As one Democrat, I agree wholeheartedly, and I would like to work with him on that. I ask unanimous consent that I, Senator Cornyn, and Senator Bennet be permitted to complete our remarks prior to the scheduled votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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