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On the recordFebruary 1, 1995
I think the committee reports are going to amplify what the benefits are as they traditionally have done. That will be available to the Congress before they vote on it. What this bill does for the first time is it brings accountability as to who is going to pay for it. That is why it is important. I think this amendment really defeats that purpose.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the importance of accountability in a bill during a House floor debate.

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