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On the recordMarch 11, 1994
by definition, the incident now being discussed occurred 13 years ago. It was discussed extensively at the time. I believe no useful purpose is served by raising it at this time, discussing it, and debating it further. I would like to again implore my colleagues to get back to the bill. I hope and encourage my colleagues to do so. This matter is over 13 years old. No purpose is served in it being brought up again here today and debated here today. I hope very much that my colleagues will go back to the bill.
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George Mitchell
Maine
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Addressing the relevance of a past incident during a legislative debate.

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