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Barney Frank: “The gentlewoman has stated this correctly. I know this is going to be in the appropriations bill. We expect it. I…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2007
The gentlewoman has stated this correctly. I know this is going to be in the appropriations bill. We expect it. I haven't seen the appropriations bill yet. I have great confidence in the subcommittee chairman, but I certainly agree with her in principle. And unless there is some very unusual wording which we could change, yes, I would be subject to saying, yes, that is exactly what we intend.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing expectations regarding the appropriations bill.

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