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William Pryor: “If I might, I would like, through the Chair, to request my good friend from Iowa to stand by for a few moments, because…”

On the recordMay 2, 1996
If I might, I would like, through the Chair, to request my good friend from Iowa to stand by for a few moments, because I would very much like to know some of the points that he raised so that I might be able to respond. I say that in great respect to him. When I saw him take the floor and mention the Travelgate issue, I literally ran from my office in the Russell Building to be here so that I may attempt to respond. First, I do not know if the Senator from Iowa, in any way, has indicated or implied that a Member on this side of the aisle-- especially this Senator from Arkansas--or would have inferred that this Senator from Arkansas has had a hold on this particular bill, known as the Travelgate reimbursement bill for legal fees. In this morning's Washington Times, Mr. President----
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Addressing comments made by a colleague regarding the Travelgate reimbursement bill.

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