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John Myers: the gentleman has discussed this problem, which is an international problem now, with the committee and the committee is…

On the recordJuly 24, 1996
the gentleman has discussed this problem, which is an international problem now, with the committee and the committee is very much aware of the situation. But, unfortunately, as we have discussed, we do not have the funds to do everything. But we are very much aware of it and we have worked very closely with the gentleman from California.
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John Myers
Republican · Indiana

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Addressing funding issues related to an international problem during a committee discussion.

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