Now, my dear friend, Mr. Gallegly, one of the best mayors California ever produced, how come you did not allow this great provision to remain where it was created, in the immigration bill? You have not explained that on the floor.
John Conyers: “Now, my dear friend, Mr. Gallegly, one of the best mayors California ever produced, how come you did not allow this…”
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Questioning a colleague about changes to an immigration bill during a floor debate.
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