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Trent Lott: I would object to the request at this time. But I am encouraged that we could get together and work to try to find a way…

On the recordMay 25, 2000
I would object to the request at this time. But I am encouraged that we could get together and work to try to find a way to develop a list that would complete this very important education bill and bring it to final passage. I think we should pursue this to see if we can develop the list. I don't know how long it would be.
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Trent Lott

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Discussing the development of a list for an important education bill.

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