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Debbie Dingell: “Reclaiming my time, this is a little like rape. The issue here is not how much force is used, but just that force is…”

On the recordJuly 17, 1995
Reclaiming my time, this is a little like rape. The issue here is not how much force is used, but just that force is used. The hard fact is 10 minutes to discuss a matter on one side, to discuss a matter of this importance, is not an adequate amount of time in which to engage in responsible debate. The gentleman has not corrected any of the concerns, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, I have enormous respect for him, but he has not corrected nor has he proposed to correct the fact that the amendments may not be amended.
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Debbie Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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Addressing concerns about the time allocated for debate on legislative amendments.

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