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John Myers: “Of course, the committee is always willing to look at additional funds if we can find them, Mr. Chairman. Unfortunately…”

On the recordJuly 24, 1996
Of course, the committee is always willing to look at additional funds if we can find them, Mr. Chairman. Unfortunately, we were not able to find them before we came to the floor today. But when we do go to conference with the other body we will have to wait and see what they may have. We appreciate the interest the gentlewoman has. This committee has always supported fusion.
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John Myers
Republican · Indiana

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Discussing funding for fusion research during a committee meeting.

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