All I am saying, I think that is entirely correct, and ours allows that. The difference is ours is limited to $75, yours is unlimited, except yours is close personal friend. All I am saying is that the Senator from Minnesota, in quavering voice and stentorian tones, says this will allow this. Well, so does the pending amendment. So does your amendment.
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