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Nancy Pelosi: I very regretfully oppose the provision for an additional $50 million for the Blackhawk helicopters. Despite the…

On the recordJuly 30, 1997
I very regretfully oppose the provision for an additional $50 million for the Blackhawk helicopters. Despite the chairman's remarks, I would not be supportive of that in conference. I very strongly opposed the rule that left the language on human rights unprotected with respect to narcotics-related assistance, and have serious concerns about that entire issue, and regretfully oppose the $50 million for the Blackhawks.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Opposing funding for Blackhawk helicopters during a discussion on human rights and narcotics-related assistance.

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