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Spencer Bachus: “I respect what the gentlewoman said, and I agree with what she has said in part. I would say that there are many…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 1997
I respect what the gentlewoman said, and I agree with what she has said in part. I would say that there are many questions because we simply do not know, we have not had an explanation. And until we have an explanation, it is hard for us to make final judgment, and that is basically what I have asked for.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Discussing the need for clarity and explanation on a matter during a floor debate.

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