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David Skaggs: “I want to first express my thanks to the chairman, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), and the gentleman from West…”

On the recordAugust 3, 1998
I want to first express my thanks to the chairman, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), and the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mollohan), the ranking member, and especially the fine staffs for the typically excellent work they have done in putting this bill together. The Commerce-Justice-State appropriations bill funds an extraordinarily wide array of programs that this government undertakes on behalf of its people. To name just a few, our country's entire law enforcement corps, the criminal and civil justice systems, regulation of commerce, ensuring that securities and communications laws are enforced, research in the planet's atmosphere and oceans, our diplomatic corps, and on and on and on. I am glad to have worked with the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers) and the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mollohan) on this bill, and especially appreciate the help they have given me personally on it.
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David Skaggs
Colorado
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Discussing the Commerce-Justice-State appropriations bill and acknowledging contributions from colleagues.

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