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Charles T. Canady: the bill is very clear on that point. I think what we have here is a red herring that is being raised. I understand what…

On the recordMarch 2, 1995
the bill is very clear on that point. I think what we have here is a red herring that is being raised. I understand what is going on, but I think it is unfortunate that we are not focusing on what the bill actually does. I have no problem with criticizing the bill, but let us focus on what this actually does.
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Charles T. Canady
Florida

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Defending the clarity and intent of a bill during a House floor debate.

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