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Adam Schiff: “I was sensitive to the argument made in the Committee on the Judiciary that even where you were proceeding with…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 1995
I was sensitive to the argument made in the Committee on the Judiciary that even where you were proceeding with illustrations, there could, by omission, be an implication that something is not intended by Congress. The amendment I am offering is as all-encompassing as I can make it, that the local government can select any location or facility where they think they have a security need to enhance security with a block grant under this bill.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to local government security funding during a committee meeting.

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