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John B. Breaux: I think we may be close to reaching agreement. If we can't solve this problem, we might as well shut down this place; we…

On the recordJune 20, 2001
I think we may be close to reaching agreement. If we can't solve this problem, we might as well shut down this place; we will never solve any problem. This is a small problem in comparison with other issues we are going to be faced with in conference. Let me ask if the Senator suggests that HHS or the Federal Government has an approved list of independent arbitrators.
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John B. Breaux

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Discussing the need for agreement on issues during a Senate debate.

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