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On the recordJuly 15, 2003
this is good government practice. It improves the bill. I do not see any reason why the administration would oppose it. I think my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos), supports this. And so I urge the adoption of this amendment.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Advocating for the adoption of an amendment during a legislative debate.

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