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Cord Byrd: “The Senator ought not disagree with me on saying that Senators ought to have an opportunity to call up amendments and…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2000
The Senator ought not disagree with me on saying that Senators ought to have an opportunity to call up amendments and that we don't necessarily wish to see clean bills sent to the President. I didn't want to see a clean trade bill sent to the President.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the importance of allowing amendments to be proposed in legislation.

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