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On the recordMarch 13, 2008
I believe that all the information that Members need to debate this bill tomorrow is currently in their possession and will be elicited in public debate. The minority whip does not believe that. He believes there is additional information. I think Members, I would not want to leave the impression with any of our Members that somebody had information that they believed was very important to the security of our country that they were precluded from giving to Members. That is why we pursued this objective. As I say, the rules provide for that. But in terms of the debate, my suggestion is, I think, particularly the gentlewoman who serves so ably on the Judiciary Committee has all the information, and she has some information she knows she can't speak of because she has received briefings as a member of the Judiciary Committee. But I believe there will be no constraints.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the availability of information for an upcoming bill debate.

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