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Christopher Shays: Then, Mr. Leader, how can that be a fair and open debate if we have not allowed people with differing views to present…

On the recordMarch 27, 1998
Then, Mr. Leader, how can that be a fair and open debate if we have not allowed people with differing views to present their bills and to make their arguments before this Chamber? How does that meet the requirement of my leadership, who I like to believe is telling the truth.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Questioning the fairness of debate procedures in the House.

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