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Bob Barr: really the only thing that this amendment provides over and above the existing language of the legislation is somewhat…

On the recordJuly 23, 1996
really the only thing that this amendment provides over and above the existing language of the legislation is somewhat greater accountability and specificity in the plan that would be set forward, and to make sure that it is specifically available to Members of the Congress so that they have full opportunity to review it, raise any questions about it, consult with the FBI and the DOJ. If there are any questions that the Members of Congress, particularly on these two committees which have very clear interest, the Committee on the Judiciary, substantively, and the Committee on Appropriations, because of the large amount of funding that would go into this fund, that they have full and fair opportunity to review it.
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Bob Barr
Georgia

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Discussing an amendment related to accountability and review processes for legislation.

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