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Michael Roth: “But, as I was saying, the important thing is for us to move ahead. The public, I might say every level of State and…”

On the recordJanuary 19, 1995
But, as I was saying, the important thing is for us to move ahead. The public, I might say every level of State and local government, have supported this legislation and have asked that we enact this legislation as quickly as possible, without major change. This is true of the Governors' Association, the legislatures, the mayors, the county commissioners. Mr. President, I urge we act on this legislation and for that reason I hope cloture is voted in the immediate future.
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Michael Roth

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Advocating for prompt action on legislation supported by various levels of government.

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