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William Pryor: “I think once again, Mr. President, we are setting out Mr. Dale as a very special individual. This is special legislation…”

On the recordMay 7, 1996
I think once again, Mr. President, we are setting out Mr. Dale as a very special individual. This is special legislation to benefit him. Others do not have the benefit of this special legislation. I am simply saying that if we are going to do this for one, I do not understand why we do not do it for others.
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William Pryor

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Discussing special legislation benefiting an individual during Senate debate.

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