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John Conyers: “I understand. Now, why did the gentleman not offer this amendment in the first place, instead of taking us through the…”

On the recordMarch 20, 1996
I understand. Now, why did the gentleman not offer this amendment in the first place, instead of taking us through the voluntary charade?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Questioning the timing of an amendment during a legislative discussion.

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