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Jane Harman: “Let me just finally answer the gentleman that I may well do it, and let me state, further, that I am very concerned…”

On the recordJuly 12, 1995
Let me just finally answer the gentleman that I may well do it, and let me state, further, that I am very concerned about the reason some others may oppose the previous question or the rule which is to eliminate any funding for the NEA and the NEH, actions I strongly oppose. So, for several reasons I will actively consider the gentleman's request.
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Jane Harman
California

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Addressing concerns over proposed funding cuts to the NEA and NEH.

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