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Nancy Pelosi: the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] has had enough time. If he wants more, he can get it from his own side of the…

On the recordSeptember 5, 1997
the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] has had enough time. If he wants more, he can get it from his own side of the aisle. As you can see, I have lost patience with this exploitation of our bill. If you want to help the children of America, let us move this bill along, remove all doubt that we can engage in a civil debate with each other. Establish priorities. Make the compromises. Come forward with a bipartisan package that will be signed by the President and get on with the business of the House instead of this political exploitation of a bill that is very, very important to the future of our country.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Addressing the need for bipartisan support for a bill aimed at helping children.

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