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Gerald Ford: “And I prefer it not to be under cloture, when my time is limited. Mr. McCain. I understand. I think it is important the…”

On the recordJune 10, 1998
And I prefer it not to be under cloture, when my time is limited. Mr. McCain. I understand. I think it is important the Senator's concerns be satisfied. I think the Senator from Massachusetts and I, along with the leaders, should sit down with him and try to address this very important concern that he has.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of addressing a colleague's concerns during Senate debate.

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