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On the recordJune 27, 2001
This bill still has a long way to go. I am more than willing to sit down with the chairman of the subcommittee, the ranking member, and the gentleman from Texas and see if we agree on this. But I would think before we shape the future of my congressional district, that I would have some input on this.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the need for input on a bill affecting his congressional district.

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