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On the recordFebruary 4, 1998
that is the answer I thought I would receive. The gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Hayworth) was talking about what he was able to bring forward. I thought you could at least give us some assurances that we will be able to take up bills that are important to our constituents.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of addressing constituents' needs in legislative priorities.

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