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Bob Dole: “in a few moments we will pass this bill. The Congress will put the national interest ahead of partisan interests. Those…”

On the recordApril 17, 1996
in a few moments we will pass this bill. The Congress will put the national interest ahead of partisan interests. Those who have delayed passage of this historic bill argue that this is a weak bill. This is wrong. It is unfair to those who have suffered or may suffer in the future from the evil handiwork of terrorists and other criminals. My colleagues have opposed these efforts. We will pass this bill today. As Diane Leonard, whose husband Don was killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, said yesterday: ``It is the right thing to do.'' Then I hope President Clinton will do the right thing and sign the bill. I yield the floor.
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Bob Dole
Kansas
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Addressing the passage of a bill related to national security and terrorism.

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