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John Sarbanes: Now, as I understand it, we are facing the prospect of, in effect, terminating all debate, precluding a lot of potential…

On the recordOctober 9, 2002
Now, as I understand it, we are facing the prospect of, in effect, terminating all debate, precluding a lot of potential amendments, and ending this matter in about one week's time, a matter of this grave import.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the implications of ending debate on a significant legislative matter.

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