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Cord Byrd: “I am pleased that we have not done that. In other words, as I understand the distinguished ranking manager, the…”

On the recordMay 14, 1997
I am pleased that we have not done that. In other words, as I understand the distinguished ranking manager, the administration originally wanted the approval of disagreements through normal legislative action by both bodies of the Congress which would, of course, require only majority approval in both bodies. Was that the concern?
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing legislative procedures regarding congressional approval.

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