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James A. Leach: it is odd to be in an argument about an issue which we both support. But I would simply say it took a burden off the…

On the recordJuly 20, 1998
it is odd to be in an argument about an issue which we both support. But I would simply say it took a burden off the American people and that was a very appropriate thing to do.
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James A. Leach
Iowa

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Discussing a shared issue of support during a floor debate.

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