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Mike Thompson: waiving these conflict of interest statutes establishes a very bad precedent. We have an opportunity here to avoid a…

On the recordMay 6, 1998
waiving these conflict of interest statutes establishes a very bad precedent. We have an opportunity here to avoid a serious conflict of interest pitfall, and I hope all Senators will agree and approve adoption of this amendment. Thank you, Madam President.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Addressing concerns about conflict of interest statutes during Senate debate.

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