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James A. Leach: “I would like to echo the gentleman from New York's comments about the gentlewoman. She has brought a great contribution…”

On the recordJuly 1, 1999
I would like to echo the gentleman from New York's comments about the gentlewoman. She has brought a great contribution to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. We are all very appreciative. This particular amendment is common sense, it is reasonable, and the majority has no objection whatsoever.
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James A. Leach
Iowa

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Expressing support for an amendment during a discussion in the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

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