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Debbie Dingell: “I was much impressed by the comments of the gentleman from California. The quote that he gave is an excellent one: ``The…”

On the recordMarch 7, 1995
I was much impressed by the comments of the gentleman from California. The quote that he gave is an excellent one: ``The purpose of the bill is to cut down on litigation and to cut down on fraud committed by unscrupulous lawyers and professional plaintiffs.'' And the authority that is quoted in the article is, guess who? The gentleman from California [Mr. Cox].
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Debbie Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the purpose of a bill related to litigation and fraud during a House floor debate.

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