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John Sarbanes: “I don't know what is in these Bosnia amendments, but this is obviously always a difficult and sensitive issue. You know…”

On the recordJuly 10, 1997
I don't know what is in these Bosnia amendments, but this is obviously always a difficult and sensitive issue. You know, we are locking in now procedure to try to produce this bill, which I am supportive of. I don't think we ought to put into that mix perhaps acting precipitously on a very complicated issue. I think the majority leader has made a very strong point.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the complexities of amendments related to Bosnia during a legislative session.

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