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Barney Frank: “I must say, I differ with the gentleman in his interpretation of the GAO report; but if he is right, I am not that much…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2000
I must say, I differ with the gentleman in his interpretation of the GAO report; but if he is right, I am not that much of a theologian, but I notice that he corrected the Pope with the GAO. Are we hearing today the doctrine of GAO infallibility being promulgated on the floor of the House?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing differing interpretations of a GAO report during House debate.

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