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On the recordSeptember 28, 1996
I say to my friend, I don't know either. I am doing like he does. He has some friends on his side who object. I have them on my side. I understand everyone is feverishly working on a lot of things. The push to get out of here soon may cause us to get out later. So I hope we can all work together. I thank my friend.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing collaboration and urgency in legislative work.

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