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Barney Frank: “I would say two things. First, the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) and the cosponsor, the gentleman from Missouri…”

On the recordMay 6, 2004
I would say two things. First, the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) and the cosponsor, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton), are entitled to their decisions; but so is the whole House. It is the House that should decide whether paragraphs go in or out. I do not understand why the majority does not allow the House to vote. Secondly, I appreciate that some investigation is going on; but I am not a great believer in people investigating themselves and nobody else. I believe an outside investigation is necessary.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for a vote in the House and the necessity of an outside investigation.

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