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On the recordNovember 29, 2001
I had hoped the motion to recommit would offer us the opportunity to fix this bill. I believe the bill is flawed, and I will be voting against it. Unfortunately, minority leadership staff has fouled up, in my opinion, the motion to recommit. I will be voting against the motion to recommit, and voting against the bill as well.
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Earl Pomeroy
North Dakota

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Expressing opposition to a bill and the motion to recommit during a House floor debate.

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