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Frank Riggs: Reclaiming my time to respond to the gentleman, because I think that is a very legitimate question, it is the intent of…

On the recordFebruary 10, 1995
Reclaiming my time to respond to the gentleman, because I think that is a very legitimate question, it is the intent of my amendment to let the States develop those standards.
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Frank Riggs
California

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Discussing the intent of an amendment regarding state standards.

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