Texas liveblogging day 2 part 4: His Agosto presence

Agosto is playing for time. Praises energy on both sides. Says he's open-minded. Willing to listen to everyone.

He's the swing vote. Everyone's hanging on his every word.

"I echo Bradley's comments," about the amount of commentary, but will vote against the amendment. Standards are good, well-written, he'll listen to the experts.

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