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Dana Rohrabacher: I would have to say there is a double standard being applied. I would just ask that when the public hears charges made…

On the recordJanuary 30, 1995
I would have to say there is a double standard being applied. I would just ask that when the public hears charges made by political figures, that it be taken into consideration that this is a political city and often charges are made for political reasons. But what I have to discuss today is concerning a specific piece of legislation. Last year I vigorously opposed the GATT implementation legislation because in it was a provision that I and almost every inventor's organization in this country felt would drastically reduce the number of years of patent protection enjoyed by Americans.
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Dana Rohrabacher
Republican · California

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Addressing perceived double standards in Congress and discussing opposition to GATT implementation legislation.

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