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Tom Latham: “I just want to tell the gentleman from Ohio that I have really no problem with the intent of his amendment, that I think…”

On the recordJune 27, 2012
I just want to tell the gentleman from Ohio that I have really no problem with the intent of his amendment, that I think he is talking about something that is very real to a lot of folks. My understanding is that waivers that have been asked for have all been accepted in the past, and the Secretary has said that if there's a waiver needed, that they would be glad to oblige. But having said that, I just want the gentleman to know that the reason why I must insist on the point of order is simply for consistency on the bill. We have struck on point of order every other authorizing language that has come before the subcommittee or to the floor today. So with that, while I share his concerns that he has stated, I must insist on my point of order. Point of Order
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Tom Latham
Iowa
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Jun 27, 2012

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