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Trent Lott: I was not aware that it was actually that restrictive, but I know the Senator, who is a former Governor, knows what the…

On the recordMay 21, 1997
I was not aware that it was actually that restrictive, but I know the Senator, who is a former Governor, knows what the States already have been doing and is familiar with the specifics of this proposal and how it would make it even more difficult to provide the coverage that is needed.
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Trent Lott

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Discussing the implications of a proposal on state coverage during a Senate debate.

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