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On the recordSeptember 24, 1998
My friend and colleague is not here, the manager of the bill from the majority side. We have discussed this between us and the Senator's statement, as far as I am concerned, is absolutely true. He has worked hard on it, done a lot of hard work on it. I think it is absolutely necessary we have it in for his protection and others. I would not want to speak for my colleague.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the importance of a bill and the efforts of a colleague during floor debate.

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