On the recordNovember 12, 2003
So there is no effort to extend this beyond a reasonable period, but an effort to complete this bill for our veterans, for the Veterans Administration, before we begin the 30-hour debate.
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govinfo.govDick Durbin: “So there is no effort to extend this beyond a reasonable period, but an effort to complete this bill for our veterans…”
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Discussing the urgency of completing a bill for veterans before a scheduled debate.
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