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Dale Bumpers: “Before the Senator leaves, let me say how much I appreciate his very kind and complimentary remarks in his opening…”

On the recordMay 18, 1998
Before the Senator leaves, let me say how much I appreciate his very kind and complimentary remarks in his opening statement, and to say that I value his friendship very highly. He and I have been close friends for many years. We were both Governors and we relate in that way. His uncle used to be Governor of my State. I must say to the Senator from West Virginia that I wonder what has happened since 1989 when he voted with me on precisely the same amendment, and his vote now after the INS says we must have been smoking something when we passed the bill in the first place?
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Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
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Discussing a change in voting behavior on an amendment since 1989.

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