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Edward M. Kennedy: “I was glad to hear the chronology of the Senator from North Carolina basically reinforce what I represented. Republican…”

On the recordMarch 23, 1994
I was glad to hear the chronology of the Senator from North Carolina basically reinforce what I represented. Republican Senators including Senator Helms had notice of the proposed House offer 2 days before it was made. There was no objection to the acceptance of that offer by any Senator attending the conference. No objection. It was agreed to by the conferees.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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Discussing the acceptance of a House offer during a Senate conference.

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