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On the recordMay 8, 1997
again reclaiming my time, how does this exclude them? I think the gentleman misstates when he says that they will be excluded. I think he is inaccurately suggesting that the amendment of my friend from Massachusetts will totally restrict them from the program and will exclude them. Will he explain to me how they will be excluded?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Questioning claims about exclusion in a legislative amendment during a floor debate.

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