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On the recordJune 29, 2001
I say to my friend from New Hampshire that my fervent hope is that when the bill passes the Senate and later the House, and the conference committee is established, the conferees will have a full opportunity to revisit this issue. My hope is that the final compromise will reflect this amendment. I also want to express to the Senator from New Hampshire my heartfelt thanks for the leadership he has provided to the Republican side of the aisle on this issue, and my appreciation for a chance to work with him, as well as the Senator from Massachusetts. Thank you.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Discussing the hope for a bill's amendment during Senate debate.

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