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Cardiss Collins: “I would hope that now that Members have heard the balance of this debate that they would conclude that this amendment…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 1995
I would hope that now that Members have heard the balance of this debate that they would conclude that this amendment just makes good sense, and I would say that I would urge them not to protect the special interests and vote for the motion to recommit.
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Cardiss Collins
Democratic · Illinois

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Urging colleagues to support an amendment during a debate.

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