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John Sarbanes: I commend the Senator from Virginia for that statement. I know how hard he has been working at this issue. I think it is…

On the recordJanuary 2, 1996
I commend the Senator from Virginia for that statement. I know how hard he has been working at this issue. I think it is very important that we pass a clean continuing resolution. People should be put back to work and they should be paid. If you bring them in but do not pay them, you still are creating a financial crisis in their lives. I know the Senator is most sensitive to what people are going through and I appreciate his efforts.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of passing a clean continuing resolution to support workers.

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