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Richard Gephardt: “I know the gentleman is doing everything that he can to bring this to a successful and swift conclusion. Just please…”

On the recordMay 11, 1995
I know the gentleman is doing everything that he can to bring this to a successful and swift conclusion. Just please know that there is a lot of, unhappiness maybe is too strong of a word, but deep concern and unhappiness, I am sure, on both sides of the aisle about the failure to get out. The contract is over. It is time for family friendly. Let us do everything we can to make that happen.
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Richard Gephardt
Missouri

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Addressing concerns about legislative delays and the need for family-friendly policies.

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