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On the recordJune 5, 1996
if the Obey amendment fails, then I would support the Manzullo amendment, but I would not support both. But I would support the Obey amendment.
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Harold Volkmer
Democratic · Missouri

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Discussing support for amendments during a legislative debate.

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