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Pete Stark: Actually, I am opposed to it in general, but I offer to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. McCrery) that we would accept…

On the recordMay 12, 2004
Actually, I am opposed to it in general, but I offer to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. McCrery) that we would accept that if he would pay for half of the bill. That is compromise.
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Pete Stark
California

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Discussing a proposed bill and suggesting a compromise during a debate.

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