I think I can clear this up. My amendment is not intended to affect appropriations for fiscal year 1996. That is the reason it has to be moved to the different location. We only want to affect discretionary appropriations for fiscal year 1997.
Discussing an amendment related to appropriations during a House floor debate.
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