I will end by saying that a few years ago, this amendment did pass. Since then the other side, the Indian lobby, has been very effective. I congratulate them on their effectiveness. The problem still exists, though. I hope one day we will not even have to talk about it because they will have solved that problem.
Discussing the effectiveness of the Indian lobby regarding a past amendment.
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