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Susan Collins: I respect the intentions of my colleague from New Jersey, but his proposal is overbroad. It is strongly opposed by the…

On the recordJuly 26, 2005
I respect the intentions of my colleague from New Jersey, but his proposal is overbroad. It is strongly opposed by the administration. I urge opposition to the Lautenberg amendment. Mr. President, I yield back the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time having been yielded back, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. The following Senator was necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Craig).
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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