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David Skaggs: I appreciate the solicitude about improving the gentleman's proposal. I think we can make a very, very quick and brief…

On the recordAugust 2, 1995
I appreciate the solicitude about improving the gentleman's proposal. I think we can make a very, very quick and brief act of mercy on it that will effect the real improvements necessary.
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David Skaggs
Colorado

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Discussing improvements to a legislative proposal.

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