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John Conyers: I wanted to appeal to the distinguished subcommittee chairman to consider withdrawing this bill. It is clear we need…

On the recordNovember 9, 1997
I wanted to appeal to the distinguished subcommittee chairman to consider withdrawing this bill. It is clear we need hearings. The smart thing for us to do at 12:20 in the morning is to take this thing back to the Committee on the Judiciary, where it has never been.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Requesting the withdrawal of a bill and suggesting further hearings during a late-night session.

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