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On the recordJanuary 5, 1996
I worked Saturday. I worked Sunday. I put in what I thought were long, hard days, and we moved toward you. And I congratulate you, you were moving toward us. I just thought we were on the right track rather than getting into the mess that Senator Hatfield and others think we are in as it relates to appropriations bills.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing progress on appropriations bills during a floor debate.

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