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William M. Thomas: If she is going to answer the question, she needs to respond to the question that was asked, not how they are going to…

On the recordMarch 16, 1994
If she is going to answer the question, she needs to respond to the question that was asked, not how they are going to pay it. What happens if they don't pay it. The question is what happens if they don't pay it.
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William M. Thomas
California

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Addressing the need for clarity in responses to a specific question.

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