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Steny Hoyer: I think we could make that observation. Obviously, the Senate receded in this instance, as the gentleman knows, I think…

On the recordSeptember 30, 1997
I think we could make that observation. Obviously, the Senate receded in this instance, as the gentleman knows, I think wisely so. I would hope that this conference committee would pass based upon the merits of this bill.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the Senate's decision regarding a bill during a conference committee.

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