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Byron Dorgan: “While I would prefer to see passage of my amendments, I also understand the chairman's concern and will not offer them…”

On the recordMay 7, 1997
While I would prefer to see passage of my amendments, I also understand the chairman's concern and will not offer them today. I would encourage the Senator from Indiana to move expeditiously. Rural Americans from our region need some help soon.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for assistance for rural Americans following the 1997 disaster in the Red River Valley.

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