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On the recordMay 4, 1994
I did not. I said this is vague; we do not know what the number is. And I do not want a number. I do not want the amendment. I am just illustrating how difficult this amendment is to comply with. It is a nightmare.
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John Johnston
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the challenges of complying with a specific amendment during a legislative debate.

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