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Bob Barr: “The eloquence of the distinguished gentleman from Maryland cannot be added or subtracted to without doing it an…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2002
The eloquence of the distinguished gentleman from Maryland cannot be added or subtracted to without doing it an injustice. I appreciate the words of the gentleman from Maryland in support of this amendment. I understand his concerns, which I share about making sure the program continues. We wish to strengthen it through this amendment and that is what I will work to do. I appreciate also the support of the distinguished gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Istook) to whom I yield the balance of my time.
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Bob Barr
Georgia

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Discussing support for an amendment related to a program during a House floor debate.

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