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Bob Schaffer: the description of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Hoekstra) of the way the Secretary of Education characterized the…

On the recordNovember 1, 1999
the description of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Hoekstra) of the way the Secretary of Education characterized the action of three Members of Congress going down to their building and talking with rank and file employees as storm trooping.
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Bob Schaffer

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Discussing remarks made by the Secretary of Education regarding Congressional actions.

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