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Hal Rogers: We spent time listening to people who spoke on a matter that everyone knew was subject to a point of order and we…

On the recordJune 23, 2000
We spent time listening to people who spoke on a matter that everyone knew was subject to a point of order and we allowed that to take place. I want to continue to be as lenient as possible and will do so to work with my colleagues, but we must bear in mind that we have to finish this bill before eternity strikes us.
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Hal Rogers
Republican · Kentucky

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Discussing the need to proceed with a bill during a legislative session.

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