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John Joseph Moakley: I am just talking about statements made here that are not completely true. To say that the waivers are listed in the…

On the recordJune 6, 1996
I am just talking about statements made here that are not completely true. To say that the waivers are listed in the Congressional Record and all you find when you look are titles of waivers and no explanation, I just think that is not debating this matter the way it should be debated.
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John Joseph Moakley
Massachusetts

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Addressing inaccuracies in statements regarding waivers in the Congressional Record.

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