Edward Livingston: “I simply would add that the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey] is…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 1997

I simply would add that the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey] is absolutely correct. This is a bill which extends the opportunity for Government to keep from shutting down because those appropriations bills which have not yet been signed into law can and will be within the 3 weeks allotted by this bill. The fact that the immigration issue is involved only extends what has been lawful for the last several years for 3 specific weeks. In that 3 weeks, I hope that the opponents of these provisions can meet their demands and satisfy their concerns. In any event, I urge the adoption of this continuing resolution.

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Edward Livingston

Louisiana

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Discussing a continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown.

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