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Norman D. Dicks: I want to say I strongly support the Murtha amendment to the Richardson amendment. I think it was carefully crafted. It…

On the recordMay 22, 1996
I want to say I strongly support the Murtha amendment to the Richardson amendment. I think it was carefully crafted. It makes clear that a voluntary effort could be undertaken. In addition, a journalist could be used only if the President certifies to Congress as to why it is necessary to do so. I think it gives us a very good safeguard. I think it is a good compromise, and I applaud the gentleman from New Mexico for accepting the Murtha amendment.
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Norman D. Dicks

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Expressing support for the Murtha amendment during a discussion on legislative amendments.

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