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On the recordJanuary 17, 1995
I think that is exactly what they should say, but you do not allow for it. I am the one who says the bill should allow for it. Let me make sure there is no confusion as to who is saying what. I am the one who says that we ought to allow them to do precisely what the Senator from Idaho said they should be allowed to do.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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Discussing provisions of a bill during Senate floor debate.

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