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John Sarbanes: “Finally, let me simply say, as the Democratic leader indicated, unless we can get the substitute in place, we are on a…”

On the recordMay 5, 1999
Finally, let me simply say, as the Democratic leader indicated, unless we can get the substitute in place, we are on a veto track with S. 900. The substitute will eliminate the veto problem. So, for those who want legislation, who want to see financial services modernization enacted into law, I urge them to vote for the substitute.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the need for a substitute to avoid a veto on financial services modernization legislation.

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