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Steny Hoyer: I appreciate that. I would hope, Mr. Leader, that on this bill it could be open to amendment in some form, because…

On the recordSeptember 14, 2006
I appreciate that. I would hope, Mr. Leader, that on this bill it could be open to amendment in some form, because clearly this is a critically important issue. As you know, we have just had our primary in Maryland. We had a number of glitches. I don't think there was any wrongdoing, but there was certainly some negligence which led to disruption. I don't think there was anything that perhaps deals particularly with this bill, but I am hopeful that we can consider it in a way that will allow Members to offer their own suggestions. I thank the gentleman for consideration of that issue. With respect to the border security related legislation, there is a mention of other security legislation possibly coming to the floor. Can you be a little more specific as to what you contemplate might be on the floor next week?
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Steny Hoyer
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