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Bruce F. Vento: “I think that my colleague from Wisconsin mischaracterized the statement of the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Barrett]…”

On the recordMay 8, 1996
I think that my colleague from Wisconsin mischaracterized the statement of the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Barrett] that Mr. Barrett is suggesting that this amendment or this language, which reiterates the 1937 and 1949 housing goal, could have been drafted by groups from the private sector, could have been drafted by others. It should be noncontroversial, I think, was his point, not that it was drafted. Frankly, I do not know who drafted the 1937 or 1049. All I know is that it serves this Nation well to have that and hold that up as a goal. That we do not accomplish it is very disappointing.
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Bruce F. Vento
Minnesota
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Discussing the importance of housing goals during a debate on an amendment.

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