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Byron Dorgan: “My understanding was we had ample time this afternoon. I will truncate my remarks. I had intended to speak longer than…”

On the recordJuly 22, 2005
My understanding was we had ample time this afternoon. I will truncate my remarks. I had intended to speak longer than 10 minutes, but I don't want to disadvantage my colleague on the floor or disadvantage those managing the bill. I will come back on Monday and speak at greater length about the amendment I will offer now and keep my comments short at this moment.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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