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On the recordJune 5, 2002
I am informed that the language of the gentlewoman's amendment limits the amount that can be spent on this effort, and who is to say it should be more, and I just suggest rather than let politicians deciding, let us let the scientific community make that decision, not limit it or pre-guess what is the right amount.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing an amendment related to funding decisions in a legislative context.

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