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Hal Rogers: Well, I understand the gentlewoman, and I appreciate the predicament that she is in on this. It also puts us in a…

On the recordJune 18, 2004
Well, I understand the gentlewoman, and I appreciate the predicament that she is in on this. It also puts us in a predicament because I do not know the ramifications of the amendment. It could have some very significant national unintended consequences that I have not had time to think about. So I wish we could work with the gentlewoman. Rather than bring this to a vote, perhaps if the gentlewoman would reconsider.
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Hal Rogers
Republican · Kentucky

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Discussing potential consequences of an amendment during a legislative debate.

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