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On the recordMay 23, 2002
Absolutely. And reclaiming my time, that is exactly why the bill passed so quickly through the House before these extraneous partisan amendments were added late at night in a secret meeting of the Committee on Rules.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the rapid passage of a bill in the House and the addition of partisan amendments.

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