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Debbie Dingell: I want to observe that I have been much impressed with the gentleman's statement on the point of order. Regretfully, he…

On the recordMarch 22, 2000
I want to observe that I have been much impressed with the gentleman's statement on the point of order. Regretfully, he is correct, but we still need this language to be enacted into law, and the reason is, without it, the President's ability to address national security questions with regard to oil is very much impaired and the country is put significantly at risk.
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Debbie Dingell
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of legislation related to national security and oil.

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