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Gus Bilirakis: “We did, sir. Questions were raised. It was a bipartisan thing. It was approved by the gentleman from California [Mr.…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 1996
We did, sir. Questions were raised. It was a bipartisan thing. It was approved by the gentleman from California [Mr. Waxman]. I know question was raised by either Mr. Waxman or someone in the minority about the quality standards, does this hurt the quality standards. Assurances were given there would not be any adverse consequences.
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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Discussing bipartisan support and quality standards in a legislative context.

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