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Trent Lott: “In view of the latest action in trying to change the subject on this important Y2K bill, I had no alternative but to…”

On the recordApril 28, 1999
In view of the latest action in trying to change the subject on this important Y2K bill, I had no alternative but to fill up the tree. I know there will be comments by Senator Daschle and Senator McCain and Senator Kennedy with the idea that we still hope to be able to bring these issues to a conclusion and get an agreement on Y2K, and, if that can be worked out in terms of available amendments, or final vote, we will work through that, hopefully, by tomorrow.
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Trent Lott
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Y2K bill and the need to address amendments and reach an agreement.

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