As many people have indicated, this is not a perfect bill, but we have very little choice. We need to move forward tonight. We must pass this legislation. I urge adoption of the rule and adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Maxwell Frost: “As many people have indicated, this is not a perfect bill, but we have very little choice. We need to move forward…”
On the recordSeptember 21, 2001
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Discussing the urgency of passing legislation during a House floor debate.
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