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On the recordJuly 18, 1996
there will be no objection on this side of the aisle to the proposal to strike that will now be made. But may I point out that after a not inconsiderable debate, the Committee on Finance, following the lead of its distinguished chairman, voted 17 to 3 not to strike this measure. But other considerations have appeared.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Discussing a proposal related to a measure during a Senate debate.

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