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Tom Harkin: “I do not know why we cannot agree to a time limit. We have people in the Chamber who are interested in the amendment. We…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2001
I do not know why we cannot agree to a time limit. We have people in the Chamber who are interested in the amendment. We can reach a time agreement, and everybody will have their time. The Senator from New Hampshire said he wants to take 5 minutes. He is honest and forthright.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the need for a time limit on debate regarding an amendment.

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