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Tom Latham: “I would not disagree with the gentleman, but the fact of the matter is, with the decision being made next Monday, the…”

On the recordJune 22, 1998
I would not disagree with the gentleman, but the fact of the matter is, with the decision being made next Monday, the time sensitive nature of that situation, I am very much appreciative of the fact that the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) and the gentleman from New York (Mr. McHugh) allowed us to go forward, because I think it is very important in that the people's House express an opinion. We are representing the people. I think that is the one part of this whole equation that has been left out is what the effects are on the people out there that we represent. I apologize that because of the time sensitive nature of this that we had to proceed in this manner. I would hope that he would continue the oversight job that I know he will and to continue his work, but I think this is very important, for us to make a statement here today for the people.
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Tom Latham
Iowa
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Discussing the importance of expressing the House's opinion on a time-sensitive decision.

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