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John Tierney: That is, of course, if we are assuming that this is all about friendship and all about trying to do the right thing by…

On the recordJuly 29, 1997
That is, of course, if we are assuming that this is all about friendship and all about trying to do the right thing by their friend. I think we all know it is something else. I think this thing smells to high heaven and that people understand there is another motive and another goal here for people, and they ought, and again, I am going to close because I have to leave, but they ought to be on this floor explaining to the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Loretta Sanchez, her constituents, the State of California, and the people of America as well as every Member of this body why they are allowing this to continue.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Addressing concerns about motives behind legislative actions.

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