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Tom Lantos: Mr. Speaker, on our part we think the gentleman from Massachusetts makes an extremely valid point, and we are pleased to…

On the recordJune 11, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on our part we think the gentleman from Massachusetts makes an extremely valid point, and we are pleased to accept his recommittal concern of burdensharing for the Democratic side.
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Tom Lantos

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Discussing burdensharing during a debate on a legislative matter.

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