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Cord Byrd: I was not in the Chamber when the agreement was entered into. My friend knew of my interest in speaking on the…

On the recordJuly 30, 1998
I was not in the Chamber when the agreement was entered into. My friend knew of my interest in speaking on the amendment, and I wish I had been protected.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Addressing a personal concern regarding an amendment during Senate proceedings.

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