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Tom Latham: I would agree with the frustration we have with the other body as far as trying to get all of these very important…

On the recordMay 6, 1999
I would agree with the frustration we have with the other body as far as trying to get all of these very important provisions moved. I would just say that this is an area where there is absolute consensus with everyone. This needs to be done. It needs to be done quickly. Why hold things this important up for things that are under discussion and have no consensus?
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Tom Latham
Iowa

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Addressing the need for urgency in moving important provisions during a committee discussion.

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