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John W. Olver: I do not expect the Committee on Appropriations to do anything. I was merely pointing out that it is a responsibility of…

On the recordOctober 28, 1999
I do not expect the Committee on Appropriations to do anything. I was merely pointing out that it is a responsibility of the majority to solve America's problems.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts

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Addressing the responsibilities of the majority in Congress.

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