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Henry Hyde: “I just have a higher regard for the gentlewoman's vote than perhaps the gentlewoman does herself. When you vote for…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 1995
I just have a higher regard for the gentlewoman's vote than perhaps the gentlewoman does herself. When you vote for this, you are making a statement you are not going to touch Social Security. I believe you. I believe you.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing the implications of a vote related to Social Security.

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