James M. Jeffords: “I was obviously on this issue with the Senator from North Dakota. We…”

On the recordJune 19, 2003

I was obviously on this issue with the Senator from North Dakota. We were forced into providing an ``out'' for them so we could get the bill to the floor that said the Secretary would have the authority to be able to set the bill aside and prevent this coming in. I don't think they would be required to make any rationalization. But, obviously, it was something we had to accept at the time in order to get the bill voted on. And then what happened?

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Discussing the legislative process and compromises made to advance a bill.

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