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Jerry Brown: I have reviewed the gentleman's amendment in great detail, and applying the same high standards as I did to the other…

On the recordOctober 11, 1995
I have reviewed the gentleman's amendment in great detail, and applying the same high standards as I did to the other gentleman from Ohio on this side of the aisle, I would like to say that as long as your amendment meets the rigorous standards of the Republican leadership of the committee, I am happy to support it.
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Jerry Brown
California

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Discussing support for an amendment during a committee meeting.

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