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On the recordJune 17, 2008
I only say to the distinguished Senator, if the majority leader would come to the floor and guarantee amendments on the substance of the bill, on the train to New York and the Davis-Bacon provision and down the line in terms of all those highly objectionable issues I outlined a minute ago, which go to the substance of the bill, I will be all ears. Unfortunately, that has not been his practice on prior issues or in this situation.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Discussing the need for amendments on a bill during Senate debate.

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