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John Tierney: “I obviously associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey], and I close by saying that we…”

On the recordJuly 22, 1997
I obviously associate myself with the remarks of the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey], and I close by saying that we have to take a chance, Mr. Chairman. I do not want to take a chance that 45 to 55 thousand women, infants, and children are going to be at risk at the end of this year. I will take the chance that some insurance agency does not make all of the commission that they might otherwise be entitled to under this bill.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Discussing the risks to women, infants, and children in relation to a bill during a committee meeting.

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