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James Oberstar: “I shall not object, but I reserved the right in order to point out the flaw of the process. The process of Corrections…”

On the recordOctober 10, 1995
I shall not object, but I reserved the right in order to point out the flaw of the process. The process of Corrections Day is a real shortcut of the legislative process that we have followed in this House for well over 100 years, and the Suspension Calendar was the appropriate means for bringing legislation to the floor. Even the rules that the majority have adopted do not provide them the flexibility that they now seek through a unanimous-consent request, and that is my concern. I will withdraw my reservation, but I did so in order to point out the flaws of the process.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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Addressing concerns about the legislative process during a discussion on Corrections Day.

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