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Tom Lantos: I do not agree that a decision should be made now. We do not know whether the allotted time is sufficient or not. If the…

On the recordOctober 8, 2002
I do not agree that a decision should be made now. We do not know whether the allotted time is sufficient or not. If the allotted time is not sufficient, I can assure the gentleman I will not change my mind and I will request an extension of time.
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Tom Lantos

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Discussing the timing of a decision during a legislative debate.

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