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On the recordApril 30, 1998
the gentleman is fundamentally correct. It was not the intent of the committee to interpret the facts of the situation but rather to highlight the problem for future action.
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Edward Livingston
Louisiana

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Discussing the intent of a committee regarding a specific issue.

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