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On the recordJuly 10, 1997
I would tell the gentleman I would not have objected to his amendment had he included as well protection for the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing an amendment related to funding and protection for the National Endowment for the Arts.

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