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John B. Breaux: Let me tell you, the law--I mean, this is the section I wrote in 1976 in Subsection B, says the Secretary making…

On the recordMay 9, 2002
Let me tell you, the law--I mean, this is the section I wrote in 1976 in Subsection B, says the Secretary making appointments under this statute shall, to the extent practicable, ensure a fair and balanced apportionment.
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John B. Breaux
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congress.gov
May 9, 2002

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Senator Breaux discusses the law regarding fair appointments by the Secretary.

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