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Cord Byrd: It seems to me it is incumbent on the Senate to eliminate this provision until such time as the issue is more fully…

On the recordJanuary 18, 1995
It seems to me it is incumbent on the Senate to eliminate this provision until such time as the issue is more fully debated.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Addressing a new provision in a bill during Senate floor debate.

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