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Victor Fazio: “I believe the White House remains opposed to the Pombo bill, as amended, and supports the Boehlert alternative, which is…”

On the recordMay 7, 1997
I believe the White House remains opposed to the Pombo bill, as amended, and supports the Boehlert alternative, which is the only thing we can accomplish in this short time frame; maybe not from the standpoint of many Members the best, but it is what is doable. It is what we can bring home to our constituents in need. We can then go back and take a more comprehensive approach. The committee can do its work. We will not be supplanting them here on the floor. I do think that is the most constructive thing. What I really want to get across is this bill, as we know, is not going to pass the Senate. It is not going to even come to the President for a veto. It is a vehicle for debate. It is a vehicle to air a problem. Now, let us not lose sight of the fact that we owe it to our constituents to help them with a short-term crisis. Mr. Chairman, I urge Members to support the Boehlert substitute.
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Victor Fazio
Democratic · California
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing support for the Boehlert alternative in relation to the Pombo bill.

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