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On the recordApril 19, 1994
This is real streamlining. It takes care of these endless delays. It provides for counsel. It is a real reform. The gentleman from Illinois offers us nothing but more of the same delays, delay, delay.
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William Edwards
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing reforms to address delays in a legislative context.

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