On this appeal defendant claims that he was denied his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. His primary argument is based upon the Uniform Interstate Compact on Detainers, which is set forth in section 580.20 and provides, in part, as follows (CPL 580.20, art III, subd [a]):
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