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Norvell Emerson: I feel very strongly about everything the gentlewoman is proposing. Perhaps in conference or in the Senate, perhaps…

On the recordOctober 4, 2001
I feel very strongly about everything the gentlewoman is proposing. Perhaps in conference or in the Senate, perhaps someone can help us find the extra money. At this time I am afraid that I would not be doing right by my farmers, but I appreciate it.
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Norvell Emerson
Republican · Missouri

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Discussing funding proposals related to farmers during a legislative session.

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