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Jim Kolbe: “I think that the information that the gentleman seeks from Treasury about these loans would be useful information to…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2000
I think that the information that the gentleman seeks from Treasury about these loans would be useful information to Congress. And if the gentleman does agree to withdraw his amendment, I will certainly work with him to find language that is mutually acceptable to us, that we could include in the conference report requiring such a study to get this information.
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Jim Kolbe
Arizona

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Discussing the need for information from the Treasury regarding loans during a legislative debate.

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