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Melvin Watt: I think it was my inartful articulation of what I was trying to say. I understood that these 8 States have their laws…

On the recordJuly 14, 1998
I think it was my inartful articulation of what I was trying to say. I understood that these 8 States have their laws protected going forward, but I appreciate the gentleman clarifying that. I was not trying to mislead anyone on that point.
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina

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Addressing a misunderstanding regarding state laws during a discussion.

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