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Spencer Bachus: “I think that a lot of things have already been investigated and decided, and there is some action that could be taken…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1997
I think that a lot of things have already been investigated and decided, and there is some action that could be taken this week. That is my fervent hope, and I hope the Secretary of the Treasury will show some good faith in setting standards. But I think we have an agreement.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Discussing potential actions regarding financial standards.

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