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Byron Dorgan: “That is an offer I cannot refuse, although the not-talking proviso will not relate to my second amendment. I will come…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2003
That is an offer I cannot refuse, although the not-talking proviso will not relate to my second amendment. I will come back--actually for the courtesy of the manager and ranking member, as I know they want to move the bill--and offer my second amendment. I am happy to do that if he is willing to take the amendment.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing amendments during a legislative debate.

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