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Jim Saxton: “I do not believe that the gentleman's well-intended amendment changes the bill at all and, therefore, I believe the…”

On the recordMay 7, 1997
I do not believe that the gentleman's well-intended amendment changes the bill at all and, therefore, I believe the President's veto threat remains in effect.
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Jim Saxton

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Discussing an amendment and its impact on a bill during a House debate.

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