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William Bryan: “I think I did use the term ``cut.'' What I meant to say, and what I stand by, is the appropriators, in effect, cut this…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 1999
I think I did use the term ``cut.'' What I meant to say, and what I stand by, is the appropriators, in effect, cut this money from the original appropriation of the President. That represents a difference in priorities, the $431 million annual backlog, with a total backlog of $3.85 billion. It would be the priority of the Senator from Nevada that the President's recommendation not be reduced as the appropriators did, and I appreciate the chance to clarify that point.
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William Bryan
Florida
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Discussing budget appropriations and priorities during a congressional debate.

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