I understand the companion House bill includes funding for this exchange program at about $2 million. Therefore, funding for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program for fiscal year 1999 will be an issue in conference. Is it the chairman's intention to restore funds for the CBYX program in conference?
Dick Lugar: “I understand the companion House bill includes funding for this exchange program at about $2 million. Therefore, funding…”
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Discussing funding for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program during a conference.
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