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On the recordJune 7, 1995
why does the gentleman assume paralysis on the part of Congress when it comes to appropriating money? Is the gentleman not aware that we have cut off funds time and time again for military operations? And the gentleman, as a Member of Congress, could join in the consensus that can be developed and cut the water off immediately.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Addressing concerns about Congress's ability to control military funding.

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